PE — Experience-Only Legacy Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
LICENSE GRADE
Professional Engineer
STATUS
current
EFFECTIVE DATE
2022-07-01
BASELINE MAPPING
nc_pe_experience_only
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
EXPERIENCE
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.
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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)
Pass the principles and practice of engineering examination.
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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)
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).
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