PE — Related Science Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Texas Occupations Code §1001.252-1001.254, §1001.302; Board Rules §133.31 - Category 2(B)
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
LAW
Experience
8.0 years
Professional practice
References
3
References
Education, Experience, Examination, References, and Ethics Requirements
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
mathematical, physical, or engineering science
specific_coursework_required:
True
coursework_details:
8 hours of math beyond trigonometry (calculus, differential equations), 20 hours of engineering sciences (mechanics, thermodynamics, electrical & electronic circuits, materials science, transport phenomena, computer engineering)
accreditation:
OTHER
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Required
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Texas Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements - Engineering & Surveying Law and Rules |
Board Rules §133.31 - Category 2(B): A Bachelor's or graduate degree in mathematical, physical, or engineering science approved by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, containing: 8 hours of math beyond trigonometry (courses such as calculus and differential equations), and 20 hours of engineering sciences (courses such as mechanics, thermodynamics, electrical & electronic circuits, materials science, transport phenomena, computer engineering, etc.). Per §1001.302, graduation from a curriculum in engineering or related science is specifically required.
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Foreign degrees from countries other than those listed in Category 1(A) must have a Foreign Credential Evaluation and must be translated into English.
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
8.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
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Required
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Texas Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements - Engineering & Surveying Law and Rules |
Board Rules and §1001.252-1001.254: With Non-Accredited Degree: Minimum of 8 years of the same type of work required of those candidates with an accredited engineering degree. Must be progressive, of an increasing standard of quality and responsibility, of a character satisfactory to the Board.
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Supplementary Experience Record (SER) required for ALL engineering experience claimed.
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EXAM
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exam:
FE
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Required
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Texas Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements - Engineering & Surveying Law and Rules |
Examination Requirements: FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING (FE) EXAMINATION - Offered by NCEES. Computer-based examination, available year-round.
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Waiver available under Board Rule §133.69 with specific requirements met.
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EXAM
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exam:
PE
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Required
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Texas Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements - Engineering & Surveying Law and Rules |
Examination Requirements: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF ENGINEERING (PE) EXAMINATION - Offered by NCEES. Computer-based, discipline-specific examination.
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Waiver available under Board Rule §133.69 with specific requirements met.
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EXAM
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exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
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Required
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Texas Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements - Engineering & Surveying Law and Rules |
Examination Requirements: TEXAS ETHICS OF ENGINEERING EXAMINATION - Required for all applicants. Open book examination concerning the Texas Engineering Practice Act and the Board Rules.
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No waiver available - required for all applicants.
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REFERENCES
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count:
3
from_pe_ps_only:
True
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Required
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Texas Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements - Engineering & Surveying Law and Rules |
Board Rule §133.51(b): Three (3) references from currently licensed Professional Engineers if not requesting exam waivers. Five (5) if requesting exam waivers.
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Professional engineers can be licensed in any jurisdiction.
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