PE — Non-ABET Evaluation Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
LICENSE GRADE
Professional Engineer
STATUS
current
EFFECTIVE DATE
2024-01-01
BASELINE MAPPING
oregon_pe_alternative
SOURCE SUMMARY
ORS 672.116 with alternatives parallel to ORS 672.146 for land surveyors
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FE PE
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Alternative Education with Examination and Experience
Alternative education pathways evaluated by the board, with additional requirements potentially including supplemental experience or coursework
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
EDUCATION
alternative_education: True
board_evaluation: True
non_abet: True
degree_level: UNSPECIFIED
accreditation: OTHER
Required
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists
ORS 672.116 (referenced); parallel to ORS 672.146
Alternatives to ABET-accredited degree requirements as specified by board rules and evaluation
80% confidence
EXAM
exam: FE
exam_name: Fundamentals of Engineering
Required
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists
ORS 672.002(3), 672.116 (referenced)
Pass examination in fundamental engineering subjects
95% confidence
EXAM
exam: PE
exam_name: Principles and Practice of Engineering
Required
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists
ORS 672.116 (referenced)
Professional engineering examination approved by the board
90% confidence
EXPERIENCE
years_required: 4.0
progressive: True
active_practice: True
additional_years_may_apply: True
Required
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists
ORS 672.116 (referenced); parallel to ORS 672.146
Work record of active practice in engineering; additional experience may be required under alternative education provisions
80% confidence