Automotive Engineers
Special Requirements
If your work as an engineer affects public health, safety, or property, you must register with the state. To become licensed as a professional engineer in Virginia, applicants must meet the following requirements:
EIT (Engineer-in-Training) Educational Requirements:
Must meet one of the following:
EIT (Engineer-in-Training) Educational Requirements:
Must meet one of the following:
1. Graduate of approved curriculum of 4 years or more OR Graduate of non-approved curriculum + 2 years of experience
2. Must be enrolled in an ABET accredited curriculum and within 12 months of degree.
3. Graduated from a non-approved engineering technology curriculum + 6 years of experience
4. Graduated with an undergraduate degree from an institution without an approved curriculum and obtained a graduate degree from an institution with an approved curriculum
Professional Engineer Educational Requirements:
1. Must have a bachelor’s degree from an approved curriculum + 4 years of professional experience as an EIT OR Graduate of non-approved curriculum + 6 years of professional experience as an EIT
2. Graduated from a non-approved engineering technology curriculum of four years or more + 10 years experience
3. Graduate from an accredited undergraduate engineering degree and a doctorate degree in engineering from an institution with an accredited undergraduate program + 4 years of experience
4. Graduated from an engineering , engineering technology or related science curriculum of four years or more + 20 years
Licensure for Engineers:
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Step 1:
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Graduation
The first step is graduating from an ABET-accredited engineering program at a college or university. |
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Step 2:
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FE Exam
The first exam in the licensure process is the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE). This exam is offered in April and October every year. Most students take the exam right before graduation or soon after while the technical information they've studied is still fresh in their minds. |
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Step 3:
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Work Experience
Many jurisdictions have specific requirements about the type of experience you need to gain. Most require that you gain experience under the supervision of someone who is already licensed, and that your experience involve increasing levels of responsibility. Once you begin work, contact your licensing board to find out what experience is needed and talk with professional engineers in your company to find out how you can gain this experience. |
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Step 4:
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PE Exam
Once you have gained the appropriate experience, you can take the second exam in the licensure process, the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE). This exam is given in a variety of engineering disciplines. Most disciplines are offered in both April and October, but some are offered only in October. |
After completing all the steps in the engineering licensure process—education, experience, and examinations—you are eligible for licensure by your licensing board.
Required Fees:
The examination fee shall consist of the administration expenses of the department resulting from the board’s examination procedures and contract charges.
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Principles And Practice Exam:
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$250
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Fundamentals Of Engineering Exam:
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$140 (can vary by state)
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Renewal:
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$30
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Principles And Practice Exam Application:
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$40
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Fundamentals Of Engineering Exam Application:
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$20
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Comity:
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$40
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PE Exam rescore:
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$25
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FE/PE out of state proctor:
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$30
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research. (Using onet28)
