Education

Chapter 471, Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G15-20.006, F.A.C., requires applicants to have an EAC/ABET accredited Bachelor of Science degree in engineering. Technology degrees earned outside of Florida are not acceptable for licensure in Florida. Technology degrees earned at a Florida institution prior to July 1, 1979 are acceptable (see Ch. 471.01391)(a)2.), F.S. Foreign degrees and non-EAC/ABET engineering degree holders are required to obtain an evaluation from a Florida approved evaluation company to demonstrate the applicant’s education is substantially equivalent to an EAC/ABET accredited degree. Applicants who do not hold a bachelors degree in engineering are required to show proof of an advanced degree in engineering and are required to obtain an evaluation to demonstrate substantial equivalency to the EAC/ABET engineering degree requirement. Florida has approved two companies to perform these evaluations:

Experience

The FE applicant is eligible to apply for the FE exam during their undergraduate senior year studies and is usually taken prior to or just after graduation with a bachelor of science of engineering degree. A letter of good standing from the school showing a graduation date of less than a year or the final transcripts after graduation are required upon application.

The PE applicant must demonstrate four (4) years of verified engineering experience and a passing grade on the FE to be eligible to apply for the PE exam. Full time work while in school can be counted at a discounted rate of 25% or 50%, depending on the year of studies the applicant worked during. The applicant can earn up to a maximum 12 months of experience prior to graduation. Advanced degrees obtained as a full time student can count for 12 months equivalent experience. This is further explained in Rule 61G15-20.002(1)(b)2, F.A.C. Foreign experience can be counted and verified in the same manner as provided in the application for experience.

Fees