PS — Civil Engineer Transition Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
RCW 18.43.040(1)(c)(iii) - PE with engineering degree can apply toward land surveyor license; engineering degree counts for 2 years of 8-year requirement; must meet minimum land surveying experience requirements
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
BOARD_APPROVED
Bachelor
Exams
FS
PS
LAW
Experience
6.0 years
Professional practice
Education Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
BOARD_APPROVED
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Required
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RCW 18.43.040(1)(c)(iii)
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Where an applicant has an engineering degree but desires to become a land surveyor, graduation in an approved engineering curriculum of four years or more shall be considered as satisfying two years of such required experience.
95% confidence
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Experience Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
6.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
discipline_specific:
land surveying
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Required
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RCW 18.43.040(1)(c)(iii)
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Total 8 years required; approved engineering degree satisfies 2 years, leaving 6 years land surveying experience required. Applicant must meet minimum experience requirements in such work as board determines, of character satisfactory to board indicating competence to practice land surveying. Broad based, progressive learning under direct supervision of person authorized to practice land surveying.
95% confidence
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Examination Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
FS
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Required
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RCW 18.43.040(1)(d)(i)
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Fundamentals of Land Surveying examination may be taken after completion of 4 years of required land surveying experience. Tests knowledge of fundamentals including mathematics and basic sciences.
98% confidence
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EXAM
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exam:
PS
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Required
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RCW 18.43.040(1)(d)(ii)
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Principles and Practice of Land Surveying examination may be taken after completion of required 8 years of land surveying experience. Tests ability to apply knowledge and experience in field of land surveying.
98% confidence
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EXAM
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exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
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Required
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Washington RCW Chapter 18.43 - Engineers and Land Surveyors |
WAC 196-16/196-21 - Law and Ethics Examination
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Take-home examination covering chapters 18.43 and 18.235 RCW and Title 196 WAC. Required to become licensed as professional land surveyor.
95% confidence
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