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How do I get licensed?
Each state and jurisdiction varies slightly, but in general, a four-step process is required to obtain engineering licensure.
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 Step 1: Graduation
One element typically required to obtain professional licensure is to graduate from an accredited engineering program at a college or university. Often you will hear the term, ABET-accredited program. (ABET stands for Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) |
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Step 2: FE Exam
 The first exam you'll take is the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. This exam is offered in April and October every year. Most students take the exam right before graduation while the information is still fresh in their minds. Once you pass the exam, you are classified as an intern, also known as Engineering Intern (EI) or Engineer in Training (EIT).
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 Step 3: Work Experience
After passing the FE exam, you can begin your journey toward becoming professionally licensed. You need to gain experience. It's not just any experience. Many states have specific requirements about the type of experience you need to gain. Most also require that you gain this experience under the supervision of someone who is already licensed and that it involve projects with increasing levels of responsibility.
Once you start working, start talking with others in your company to find out how you can gain this experience for licensure, and contact the licensing board to find out what is needed.
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Step 4: PE Exam
 Once the experience requirements of your licensing board have been satisfied, you can take the second exam, the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE). Most PE disciplines are offered in both April and October, but some are offered once each year. After passing the PE exam and satisfying the requirements of your local board, you can use the distinguished P.E. designation.
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