PE — Experience-Only Legacy Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Legacy pathway for PE licensure based on 20 years or more of progressive engineering experience without degree requirement.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Exams
PE
Experience
20.0 years
Professional practice
References
5
References
Long-Established Practice Requirements
Person with 20 years or more of progressive engineering experience may be licensed upon passing the PE examination.
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
20.0
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(a3)
|
A person with a specific record of 20 years or more of progressive engineering experience may be licensed as a professional engineer upon passing the principles and practice of engineering examination, provided the person is otherwise qualified.
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
|
Required
|
North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 89C - Engineering and Land Surveying - Article 1 - Professional Licensure Requirements |
§ 89C-13(a3), § 89C-15(a)(2)
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Pass the principles and practice of engineering examination.
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 (general requirement for professional engineer applicants).
95% confidence
|