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Engineering covers a broad range of high-end expertise in industrial and
technological design. The most common type of engineering license is for
civil engineering, the design of bridges, roads, buildings and other structures
found in the modern world. Some states issue just one blanket Professional Engineering
license for all divisions of engineering while others require a unique license
for each specific area of engineering. The various types of engineering include
structural, mechanical, electrical, automotive, chemical, Aerospace and others.
State engineering licenses are non-transferrable to other states, which is why
many Professional Engineers (PEs) hold licenses in multiple states.
Most states require either a Masters of Science degree in Engineering or a Bachelor of Science
degree with certain course requirements, in which either path must be through an accredited University.
In some states industry experience can replace academic experience.
In addition, in order to gain licensure, one must pass a written exam called the Standard Fundamentals
of Engineering and a written exam called the Principles and Practice in
Engineering (PE Exam). The next step to becoming a Professional Engineer is
to intern as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) under the guidance of a licensed PE.
Visit your state's Board of Engineering website to learn more.
