PE — ABET-Accredited Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Virginia Code § 54.1-400 et seq. and 18VAC10-20-210. Standard pathway for PE licensure with EAC-ABET accredited engineering degree requiring 4 years experience with at least 2 years post-bachelor's.; Virginia Code § 54.1-400 et seq. and 18VAC10-20-210(B)(4). Pathway for non-EAC-ABET engineering degrees requiring 8 years experience with at least 4 years post-bachelor's.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
or
ABET
Bachelor
Exams
PE
PE
Experience
8.0 years
Professional practice
References
5
References
Education, Experience, References, and Examination Requirements
Standard pathway for graduates of EAC-ABET accredited engineering programs
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
|
Required
|
Virginia Code Title 54.1 Chapter 4 - Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers |
18VAC10-20-210(B)(1)
|
Engineering baccalaureate degree or higher from EAC-ABET accredited program or equivalent accreditation as verified through NCEES
100% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
False
post_bachelor_minimum:
2
|
Required
|
Virginia Code Title 54.1 Chapter 4 - Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers |
18VAC10-20-210(A)(3)
|
Minimum 4 years progressive practical experience on engineering projects of acceptable grade and character. At least 2 years must be earned after baccalaureate degree. Graduate work leading to advanced degree may count up to 2 years toward experience if satisfactory to board.
100% confidence
|
|
REFERENCES
|
count:
5
from_pe_ps_only:
False
pe_minimum:
3
|
Required
|
Virginia Code Title 54.1 Chapter 4 - Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers |
18VAC10-20-210(A)(4)
|
Five references required, including at least three from professional engineers, attesting to applicant's engineering experience, character, and reputation
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
|
Required
|
Virginia Code Title 54.1 Chapter 4 - Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers |
18VAC10-20-210(A)(2)
|
Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam required
100% confidence
|
Education, Experience, References, and Examination Requirements
For engineering degrees not accredited by EAC-ABET or where educational equivalency cannot be established
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
|
Required
|
Virginia Code Title 54.1 Chapter 4 - Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers |
18VAC10-20-210(B)(4)
|
Engineering baccalaureate degree from program not accredited by EAC-ABET or for which board is unable to establish educational equivalency
100% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
8.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
False
post_bachelor_minimum:
4
|
Required
|
Virginia Code Title 54.1 Chapter 4 - Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers |
18VAC10-20-210(B)(4)
|
Minimum 8 years progressive practical experience on engineering projects of acceptable grade and character, at least 4 years of which must be earned after baccalaureate degree
100% confidence
|
|
REFERENCES
|
count:
5
from_pe_ps_only:
False
pe_minimum:
3
|
Required
|
Virginia Code Title 54.1 Chapter 4 - Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers |
18VAC10-20-210(A)(4)
|
Five references required, including at least three from professional engineers
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
|
Required
|
Virginia Code Title 54.1 Chapter 4 - Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers |
18VAC10-20-210(A)(2)
|
Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam required
100% confidence
|