PE — Engineering Technology Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Utah Code Section 58-22-302(1): Engineering technology pathway for TAC/ABET accredited programs requiring baccalaureate degree in engineering technology, FE and PE examinations, 8 years progressive experience with 4 years in responsible charge, and board interview.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
Experience
8.0 years
Professional practice
Additional
• Ethics
Education, Experience, and Examination Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering technology
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
|
Required
|
Utah Code Title 58 Chapter 22 - Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors Licensing Act |
Section 58-22-302(1)(c)(ii)
|
Baccalaureate degree from TAC/ABET accredited engineering technology program or substantially equivalent as determined by division in collaboration with board
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FE
|
Required
|
Utah Code Title 58 Chapter 22 - Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors Licensing Act |
Section 58-22-302(1)(d)(i)
|
Fundamentals of engineering examination approved by division in collaboration with board for the engineering discipline in which licensure is sought
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
|
Required
|
Utah Code Title 58 Chapter 22 - Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors Licensing Act |
Section 58-22-302(1)(d)(ii)
|
Principles and practice of engineering examination approved by division in collaboration with board for the engineering discipline in which licensure is sought
100% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
8.0
progressive:
True
responsible_charge_years:
4
under_pe_ps_supervision:
False
|
Required
|
Utah Code Title 58 Chapter 22 - Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors Licensing Act |
Section 58-22-302(1)(e)(ii)
|
Progressive practical work experience in engineering of at least 8 years occurring after completion of degree, with at least 4 years in responsible charge of significant engineering work
100% confidence
|
|
ETHICS
|
board_interview:
True
state_law_knowledge:
True
|
Required
|
Utah Code Title 58 Chapter 22 - Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors Licensing Act |
Section 58-22-302(1)(f)
|
Meet with board and demonstrate knowledge of laws regulating professional engineering practice in Utah and ability to competently engage in practice. Waived if applicant holds current license from jurisdiction with substantially equal requirements or upon board recommendation.
100% confidence
|