PE — ABET-Accredited Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Ohio Revised Code Section 4733.11(A)(1) - Accredited engineering curriculum pathway requiring ABET/EAC degree, 4 years experience, and passage of FE and PE examinations
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Education, Experience, and Examination Requirements
Primary pathway for PE licensure with ABET-accredited engineering degree
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
duration_years:
4
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Required
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Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4733 - Professional Engineers and Surveyors |
Section 4733.11(A)(1)(a) - Graduation from an accredited engineering curriculum of four years or more
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Accredited engineering curriculum means engineering curriculum accredited by EAC of ABET, Inc. per Section 4733.01(C)
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EXAM
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exam:
FE
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Required
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Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4733 - Professional Engineers and Surveyors |
Section 4733.11(A)(1)(c) and 4733.13(A) - Fundamentals of engineering examination required
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May be taken after completing required education or during concluding term. Must pass FE before taking PE exam per Section 4733.11(J)
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
post_degree_required:
True
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Required
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Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4733 - Professional Engineers and Surveyors |
Section 4733.11(A)(1)(b) - Four years or more of practical experience in engineering work completed in addition to, and not overlapping in time, any school work
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Not more than 2 years may be before graduation but after completion of second year of college. Experience must indicate competence to be placed in responsible charge. Graduate MS degree may count for 1 year per Rule 4733-9-02(G)
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EXAM
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exam:
PE
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Required
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Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4733 - Professional Engineers and Surveyors |
Section 4733.11(A)(1)(c) and 4733.13(B) - Principles and practice of engineering examination required
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Tests knowledge of the branch of engineering in which applicant specializes. Cannot take until FE is passed per Section 4733.11(J)
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