PE — ABET-Accredited Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
years:
4
|
Required
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New Jersey Statutes - Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor |
N.J.S.A. 45:8 - Definition (c) 'engineer-in-training'
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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
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Examination Requirements
Two-tier examination process: FE for engineer-in-training status, PE for full licensure
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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
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PE examination required for full licensure (referenced in context)
85% confidence
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