PE — ABET-Accredited Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Virgin Islands Code Title 27 Professions and Occupations - Education and Experience Path for graduates from accredited engineering curriculum; Virgin Islands Code Title 27 Professions and Occupations - Experience and Examination Path for applicants with 2+ years experience
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
BOARD_APPROVED
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
FE
PE
Experience
2.0 years
Professional practice
References
3
References
Education Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
BOARD_APPROVED
years:
4
|
Required
|
Virgin Islands Board of Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors - Requirements for Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure |
Virgin Islands Code Title 27 §304(4)(2) - Education and Experience Path
|
Graduate from an accredited engineering curriculum of four or more years, approved by the Board
90% confidence
|
Experience Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
2.0
progressive:
True
|
Required
|
Virgin Islands Board of Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors - Requirements for Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure |
Virgin Islands Code Title 27 §304(4)(2) - Education and Experience Path
|
Additional two years of experience required after graduation from accredited curriculum
85% confidence
|
Fundamentals Examination
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FE
|
Required
|
Virgin Islands Board of Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors - Requirements for Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure |
NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam requirement
|
NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam - available electronically throughout the year
95% confidence
|
Principles and Practice Examination
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
|
Required
|
Virgin Islands Board of Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors - Requirements for Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure |
NCEES Principles & Practice of Engineering (PE) exam requirement
|
NCEES Principles & Practice of Engineering (PE) exam - given in April and October
95% confidence
|
Professional References
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
REFERENCES
|
count:
3
from_professionals:
True
|
Required
|
Virgin Islands Board of Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors - Requirements for Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure |
Application Requirements - Three (3) professional references
|
Three professional references, with copies of registration or license, sent directly to the board
90% confidence
|
Initial Experience Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
2.0
discipline:
engineering
|
Required
|
— |
Virgin Islands Code Title 27 §304(4)(3) - Experience and Examination Path
|
Two or more years of experience in engineering to be admitted to fundamentals examination
90% confidence
|
Fundamentals Examination
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FE
|
Required
|
Virgin Islands Board of Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors - Requirements for Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure |
Virgin Islands Code Title 27 §304(4)(3) - Examination to test knowledge of fundamental engineering subjects
|
Examination to test applicant's knowledge of fundamental engineering subjects. Passing entitles applicant to certificate as engineer-in-training
95% confidence
|
Principles and Practice Examination
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
|
Required
|
Virgin Islands Board of Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors - Requirements for Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure |
Virgin Islands Code Title 27 §304(4)(3) - Additional examination portion for professional licensure
|
Additional portion of the examination to be licensed as a professional engineer
95% confidence
|