PE — ABET-Accredited Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
LICENSE GRADE
Professional Engineer
STATUS
current
EFFECTIVE DATE
2024-11
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