PE — ABET-Accredited Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Standard pathway for PE licensure with EAC/ABET accredited engineering degree requiring 4 years of progressive experience.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
References
5
References
Education, Examination, and Experience Requirements
Applicants must graduate from an EAC/ABET accredited engineering program, pass both FE and PE examinations, and demonstrate 4 years of progressive engineering experience.
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
|
Required
|
North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 89C - Engineering and Land Surveying - Article 1 - Professional Licensure Requirements |
§ 89C-13(a1)(1)a
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Graduation from an engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET).
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FE
|
Required
|
North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 89C - Engineering and Land Surveying - Article 1 - Professional Licensure Requirements |
§ 89C-13(a1)(2)
|
Take and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
|
Required
|
North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 89C - Engineering and Land Surveying - Article 1 - Professional Licensure Requirements |
§ 89C-13(a1)(2), § 89C-15(a)(2)
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Take and pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) examination after having met the education requirement.
100% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
False
|
Required
|
North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 89C - Engineering and Land Surveying - Article 1 - Professional Licensure Requirements |
§ 89C-13(a1)(3)
|
Present evidence satisfactory to the Board of a specific record of progressive engineering experience that is of a grade and character that indicates to the Board that the applicant is competent to practice engineering. Experience requirement for EAC/ABET graduates shall be no less than four years.
100% confidence
|
|
REFERENCES
|
count:
5
from_pe_ps_only:
False
|
Required
|
North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 89C - Engineering and Land Surveying - Article 1 - Professional Licensure Requirements |
§ 89C-13(a1)(ii)
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Submit five character references to the Board, three of whom are professional engineers or individuals acceptable to the Board, with personal knowledge of the applicant's engineering experience.
100% confidence
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