Washington
Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
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| Type | Details | Citation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDUCATION | degree_level: BS discipline: Engineering accreditation: BOARD_APPROVED years_required: 4 | RCW 18.43.040(1)(a)(ii) | Graduation in approved engineering curriculum of 4+ years equals 4 years of required experience. Max 4 years credit for undergraduate qualifications. Up to 1 year credit for postgraduate study at board discretion. 90% confidence | |
| EXPERIENCE | discipline: Engineering years_required: 8.0 | RCW 18.43.040(1)(a)(i) | 8 years total experience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the board. Approved engineering degree credits 4 years. Teaching counts up to 2 years per RCW 18.43.040(3). Military training may satisfy per RCW 18.43.190. 90% confidence | |
| EXAM | exam: FE | RCW 18.43.040(1)(b)(i) | First stage exam testing fundamentals of engineering subjects including mathematics and basic sciences. May be taken after 4 years experience or senior standing in board-approved school. 90% confidence | |
| EXAM | exam: PE | RCW 18.43.040(1)(b)(ii) | Second stage exam after completion of 8 years experience, testing ability to apply knowledge and experience in the field of specific training and qualifications. 90% confidence | |
| REFERENCES | — | RCW 18.43.050 | Application must contain verification of technical work from professional engineers who supervised the applicant and have personal knowledge of their engineering experience. 90% confidence | |
| ETHICS | — | RCW 18.43.040(2) | No person shall be eligible for registration as a professional engineer who is not of good character and reputation. 90% confidence |
| Type | Details | Citation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMITY | RCW 18.43.100(1) | Must hold certificate of registration issued following examination by proper authority of any US state/territory/DC or foreign country, meet all chapter requirements, and be in good standing. 90% confidence | ||
| EXAM | exam: PE | RCW 18.43.100(2) | Board waives fundamentals exam for applicants who passed NCEES principles and practice examination, met education and experience requirements, and are in good standing. 90% confidence | |
| EXPERIENCE | discipline: Engineering years_required: 8.0 | RCW 18.43.100(2) | Must have met the experience and education requirements established by the board. 90% confidence | |
| ETHICS | — | RCW 18.43.040(2) | Applicant must be of good character and reputation. 90% confidence |
| Type | Details | Citation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDUCATION | degree_level: BS discipline: Non-engineering accreditation: BOARD_APPROVED years_required: 4 | RCW 18.43.040(1)(a)(ii) | Graduation in a curriculum other than engineering from a board-approved school equals 2 years experience credit. Alternatively, each year of approved engineering coursework without graduation equals 1 year credit. Max 4 years undergraduate credit. 90% confidence | |
| EXPERIENCE | discipline: Engineering years_required: 8.0 | RCW 18.43.040(1)(a)(i) | 8 years total experience in engineering work required. Non-engineering degree credits 2 years, leaving 6 years. Teaching up to 2 years per RCW 18.43.040(3). Military training may satisfy per RCW 18.43.190. 90% confidence | |
| EXAM | exam: FE | RCW 18.43.040(1)(b)(i) | First stage fundamentals examination required. 90% confidence | |
| EXAM | exam: PE | RCW 18.43.040(1)(b)(ii) | Second stage principles and practice examination required. 90% confidence | |
| REFERENCES | — | RCW 18.43.050 | Verification from supervising professional engineers required. 90% confidence | |
| ETHICS | — | RCW 18.43.040(2) | Applicant must be of good character and reputation. 90% confidence |
| Type | Details | Citation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMITY | — | RCW 18.43.100(1) | Must hold certificate of registration issued following examination by proper authority of any US state/territory/DC or foreign country, meet all chapter requirements, and be in good standing. 90% confidence | |
| EXAM | exam: PS | RCW 18.43.100(2) | Board waives fundamentals exam for applicants who passed NCEES principles and practice examination, met education and experience requirements, and are in good standing. 90% confidence | |
| EXPERIENCE | discipline: Land Surveying years_required: 8.0 | RCW 18.43.100(2) | Must have met the experience and education requirements established by the board. 90% confidence | |
| ETHICS | — | RCW 18.43.040(2) | Applicant must be of good character and reputation. 90% confidence |
| Type | Details | Citation | ||
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| EDUCATION | degree_level: BS discipline: Surveying accreditation: BOARD_APPROVED years_required: 4 | RCW 18.43.040(1)(c)(ii) | Graduation from board-approved school with approved surveying course equals 4 years experience. Postgraduate courses may count up to 1 additional year per RCW 18.43.040(1)(c)(ii). 90% confidence | |
| EXPERIENCE | discipline: Land Surveying years_required: 8.0 | RCW 18.43.040(1)(c)(i) | 8 years total experience in land surveying work of a character satisfactory to the board. Degree credits 4 years. Teaching up to 2 years per RCW 18.43.040(3). Military training may satisfy per RCW 18.43.190. 90% confidence | |
| EXAM | exam: FS | RCW 18.43.040(1)(d)(i) | First stage exam on fundamentals of land surveying subjects including mathematics and basic sciences. May be taken after 4 years experience or senior standing in board-approved school. 90% confidence | |
| EXAM | exam: PS | RCW 18.43.040(1)(d)(ii) | Second stage exam after 8 years experience. First stage must be completed before attempting second stage. 90% confidence | |
| ETHICS | — | RCW 18.43.040(2) | No person shall be eligible for registration as a professional land surveyor who is not of good character and reputation. 90% confidence |