PE — ABET-Accredited Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
LICENSE GRADE
Professional Engineer
STATUS
current
EFFECTIVE DATE
2014-01-02
SOURCE SUMMARY
OAC 245:15-3; Title 59 Section 475.12a (referenced but full text not provided in extraction)
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, Experience, and References
Applicant must be of good character and reputation. Complete pathway details in Title 59, 475.12a (full statutory text available at ok.gov/pels). FE exam transitioned to Computer Based Testing (CBT) on January 2, 2014.
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
EDUCATION
degree_level: BS
discipline: engineering
accreditation: EAC/ABET
Required
Oklahoma Statute Title 59, Section 475.1 - Declaration of Policy
Title 59, Section 475.12a; OAC 245:15-3
ABET-accredited engineering degree implied by standard pathway structure. Full details in Title 59, 475.12a.
85% confidence
EXAM
exam: FE
format: Computer Based Testing (CBT)
Required
Oklahoma PE and Land Surveyor Laws and Rules
OAC 245:15-3; Board FAQs
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam for Engineer Intern certification. CBT format since January 2, 2014. Apply directly with NCEES.
95% confidence
EXPERIENCE
years_required: 4.0
progressive: True
under_pe_ps_supervision: True
Required
Oklahoma Statute Title 59, Section 475.1 - Declaration of Policy
Title 59, Section 475.12a; OAC 245:15-3
Experience requirements detailed in Title 59, 475.12a (full text not provided). Standard pathway typically requires 4 years. Experience record must be continuous from beginning to application date.
75% confidence
EXAM
exam: PE
Required
Oklahoma Statute Title 59, Section 475.1 - Declaration of Policy
Title 59, Section 475.12a; OAC 245:15-3
Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam required for licensure.
95% confidence
REFERENCES
count: 5
from_pe_ps_only: False
pe_ps_minimum: 3
Required
Oklahoma Administrative Code Title 245, Chapter 15, Subchapter 3
OAC 245:15-3 (Reference Requirements)
Minimum of five (5) references required, three (3) of whom shall be Professional Engineers or Professional Land Surveyors having personal knowledge of applicant's engineering experience. None may be current Board members or immediate relatives.
100% confidence