PE — ABET-Accredited Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
NDCC Chapter 43-19.1 - ABET accredited engineering degree pathway requiring bachelor's degree, FE and PE exams, and 4 years of post-graduation 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 Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
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Required
|
Introduction to Professional Practice 2022 |
NDCC Chapter 43-19.1, Section 2
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Baccalaureate degree in engineering from ABET accredited program. All registration in North Dakota is based solely on the Baccalaureate degree.
100% confidence
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Examination Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
FE
|
Required
|
Introduction to Professional Practice 2022 |
NDCC Chapter 43-19.1, Section 1
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Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination - 8-hour examination. This requirement cannot be waived by the Board.
100% confidence
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EXAM
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exam:
PE
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Required
|
Introduction to Professional Practice 2022 |
NDCC Chapter 43-19.1, Section 1
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Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) examination - 8-hour examination. This requirement cannot be waived by the Board.
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Experience Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
False
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Required
|
Introduction to Professional Practice 2022 |
NDCC Chapter 43-19.1, Section 3
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4 years of qualifying engineering experience for ABET accredited engineering degree. All experience begins after the date of graduation with the Baccalaureate degree. The experience must be of a character satisfactory to the Board.
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Reference Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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REFERENCES
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count:
5
from_pe_ps_only:
False
|
Required
|
Introduction to Professional Practice 2022 |
NDCC Chapter 43-19.1, Section 5
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Five (5) references required. References must NOT be family members and must NOT be members of the Board.
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