PS — Civil Engineer Transition Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Virginia Code § 54.1-408 and 18VAC10-20-320. Land Surveyor B license for surveyors to prepare subdivision plats, site plans, and plans of development. Requires PS license plus additional experience, coursework, and exam.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
LAND SURVEYOR B
Experience
2.0 years
Professional practice
Base Requirements and Additional Qualifications
Requires land surveyor license first, then additional education and experience for B license
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
COLLEGE
discipline:
hydrology and hydraulics
college_level_courses:
True
accreditation:
OTHER
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Required
|
Virginia Code Title 54.1 Chapter 4 - Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers |
18VAC10-20-320(A)(3)
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College-level courses in hydrology and hydraulics acceptable to the board required
100% confidence
|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
2.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
land_surveyor_b_work:
True
|
Required
|
Virginia Code Title 54.1 Chapter 4 - Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers |
18VAC10-20-320(A)(2)
|
Minimum 2 years progressive land surveying experience in land surveyor B work under direct control and personal supervision of licensed land surveyor B or professional engineer
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
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exam:
LAND SURVEYOR B
jurisdiction_specific:
True
board_developed:
True
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Required
|
Virginia Code Title 54.1 Chapter 4 - Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers |
18VAC10-20-320(B)
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Board-developed Land Surveyor B exam. Must first satisfy all requirements for land surveyor license per 18VAC10-20-300 and 18VAC10-20-310
100% confidence
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