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EDUCATION degree_level: BS discipline: Engineering accreditation: EAC/ABET|NCEES_ED_STANDARD meets_ncees_ed_standard: True years_required: 4 Rule 0120-1-.10(1)(a) An engineering curriculum of four (4) years or more accredited by EAC of ABET (or its predecessor). A master's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program or institution with ABET-accredited undergrad in same discipline also acceptable per Rule 0120-1-.10(1)(f). 90% confidence
EXAM exam: FE Rule 0120-1-.14(2) Fundamentals of Engineering examination prepared and scored by NCEES. Passing score determined by NCEES. 90% confidence
EXAM exam: PE Rule 0120-1-.14(2) Principles and Practice of Engineering examination prepared and scored by NCEES. Passing score determined by NCEES. 90% confidence
EXPERIENCE discipline: Engineering years_required: 4.0 progressive: True under_pe_ps_supervision: True Rule 0120-1-.10(2) Progressive experience in the practice of engineering supervised by a registered PE. Board may grant 1 year credit for master's degree or approved co-op program. 90% confidence
REFERENCES count: 5 Rule 0120-1-.09(1) Minimum 5 references; 3 must be registered architects or engineers in applicant's field per Rule 0120-1-.09(2). Max 3 from same employer per Rule 0120-1-.09(3). References from relatives not accepted. 90% confidence
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COMITY Rule 0120-1-.05(2) Applicant for registration as an engineer by comity must hold registration in another jurisdiction. 90% confidence
REFERENCES count: 5 Rule 0120-1-.09(1) Minimum 5 references; 3 must be registered architects or engineers in applicant's field per Rule 0120-1-.09(2). References from relatives not accepted. 90% confidence
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EDUCATION degree_level: BS discipline: Engineering accreditation: NON-ABET years_required: 4 Rule 0120-1-.10(1)(b) Non-ABET engineering curriculum of 4+ years referred for equivalency evaluation at applicant's expense. Must be substantially equivalent to ABET accreditation requirements. Engineering technology programs not acceptable per Rule 0120-1-.10(1)(e). 90% confidence
EXPERIENCE discipline: Engineering years_required: 4.0 progressive: True under_pe_ps_supervision: True Rule 0120-1-.10(1)(c)(1) Evidence of statutory minimum acceptable progressive professional experience of a grade and character indicating competence to practice engineering. 90% confidence
EXAM exam: FE Rule 0120-1-.14(2) Fundamentals of Engineering examination prepared and scored by NCEES. 90% confidence
EXAM exam: PE Rule 0120-1-.14(2) Principles and Practice of Engineering examination prepared and scored by NCEES. 90% confidence
REFERENCES count: 5 Rule 0120-1-.10(1)(c)(2) At least 5 references from individuals having knowledge of applicant's technical competence on projects indicating competence to practice engineering. 90% confidence
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EDUCATION degree_level: BS discipline: Engineering accreditation: NON-ABET years_required: 4 Rule 0120-1-.10(1)(b) Non-ABET engineering curriculum of 4+ years referred for equivalency evaluation at applicant's expense. Must be substantially equivalent to ABET accreditation requirements. Engineering technology programs not acceptable per Rule 0120-1-.10(1)(e). 90% confidence
EXPERIENCE discipline: Engineering years_required: 4.0 progressive: True under_pe_ps_supervision: True Rule 0120-1-.10(1)(c)(1) Evidence of statutory minimum acceptable progressive professional experience of a grade and character indicating competence to practice engineering. 90% confidence
EXAM exam: FE Rule 0120-1-.14(2) Fundamentals of Engineering examination prepared and scored by NCEES. 90% confidence
EXAM exam: PE Rule 0120-1-.14(2) Principles and Practice of Engineering examination prepared and scored by NCEES. 90% confidence
REFERENCES count: 5 Rule 0120-1-.10(1)(c)(2) At least 5 references from individuals having knowledge of applicant's technical competence on projects indicating competence to practice engineering. 90% confidence