PE — ABET-Accredited Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
LICENSE GRADE
Professional Engineer
STATUS
current
EFFECTIVE DATE
2024
BASELINE MAPPING
nj_pe_abet
SOURCE SUMMARY
Engineer-in-training definition indicates graduates from approved 4-year engineering curriculum accredited by the board who pass fundamental engineering examination
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
Exams
FE PE
Education Requirements
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
EDUCATION
degree_level: BS
discipline: engineering
accreditation: EAC/ABET
years: 4
Required
New Jersey Statutes - Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor
N.J.S.A. 45:8 - Definition (c) 'engineer-in-training'
Graduate in an approved engineering curriculum of four years or more from a school or college accredited by the board as of satisfactory standing
90% confidence
Examination Requirements
Two-tier examination process: FE for engineer-in-training status, PE for full licensure
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
EXAM
exam: FE
Required
New Jersey Statutes - Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor
N.J.S.A. 45:8 - Definition (c) 'engineer-in-training'
Successfully passed an examination in the fundamental engineering subjects
95% confidence
EXAM
exam: PE
Required
New Jersey Statutes - Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor
N.J.S.A. 45:8 - Professional Engineer licensure requirements
PE examination required for full licensure (referenced in context)
85% confidence