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๐ŸŽ“ FE & PE Licensure Mentorship

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NCEES ยท FE Exam

FE Electrical & Computer

The first step to licensure โ€” pass this exam as an engineering student or recent graduate to earn your Engineer in Training (EIT) designation.

  • โœ“ 110-question computer-based exam
  • โœ“ Open-book (NCEES FE Reference Handbook)
  • โœ“ Available year-round at Pearson VUE centers
  • โœ“ Required for EIT/EI designation
  • โœ“ Prerequisite for the PE exam
  • โœ“ Available internationally (select countries)
Start FE Electrical Guide โ†’
NCEES ยท PE Exam

PE Electrical & Computer: Power

The pinnacle credential โ€” earn your P.E. license to stamp designs, lead multimillion-dollar projects, and unlock senior engineering roles.

  • โœ“ 80-question computer-based exam
  • โœ“ Requires 4 years post-college experience
  • โœ“ Available year-round at Pearson VUE centers
  • โœ“ New exam specs effective October 2025
  • โœ“ Prerequisite to obtain your license
  • โœ“ Internationally recognized credential
Start PE Power Guide โ†’

PE Licensure in the U.S.

How Does the PE Licensing Process Work?

A step-by-step overview of the path to becoming a licensed Professional Engineer in the United States.

  • 1

    Earn an Accredited Engineering Degree

    Complete a bachelor's or master's from an EAC/ABET-accredited program. International graduates must have credentials evaluated through NCEES Credentials Evaluations.

  • 2

    Pass the FE Exam โ†’ Become an EIT

    Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam administered by NCEES to earn your Engineer in Training (EIT) or Engineer Intern (EI) designation.

  • 3

    Accumulate 4 Years of Work Experience

    Gain a minimum of four years of progressive professional engineering experience, typically under the supervision of a licensed P.E. The 4 years maybe reduced to 3 years if you have masters degree or 2 years if you have a PhD.

  • 4

    Pass the PE Exam

    Register with your state licensing board, then take the PE exam at an approved Pearson VUE test center. The PE Power exam is 80 questions over a 9-hour appointment.

  • 5

    Apply for State Licensure

    Each U.S. state/territory has its own licensing board. Submit your application, pay fees, and receive your P.E. license. Use comity to expand licensure across additional states.

๐ŸŒ Who Can Take the NCEES Exams?

NCEES administers exams across the U.S. and internationally via approved Pearson VUE centers. Countries with direct exam access, Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA), or credential recognition pathways are listed below. Hover to explore.

๐ŸŒŽ Americas โ€” Direct Exam Access
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States (all 50 states) ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ U.S. Territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands) ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada
๐ŸŒ Middle East & Africa โ€” Direct Exam Access
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Saudi Arabia ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช United Arab Emirates ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ Egypt
๐ŸŒ Asia & Pacific โ€” Direct Exam Access
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea (MRA)
๐ŸŒ Europe โ€” Direct & MRA Access
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Turkey ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom (MRA โ€“ CEng/IntPE)
๐ŸŒ Washington Accord โ€” Credential Recognition Pathway
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Hong Kong ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Pakistan ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Singapore ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ South Africa ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Sri Lanka ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Taiwan ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia
Note: International candidates register through NCEES and may need credentials evaluated. Where in-country testing is unavailable, candidates must test at a U.S. Pearson VUE center. MRA = Mutual Recognition Agreement. Source: NCEES.org โ†—

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