Engineer, Licensed Professional
- Exam
- State + third-party exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- Not reported
Engineers apply the theories and principles of science and mathematics to the economical solution of practical technical problems. They design industrial machinery; develop scientific equipment; supervise the construction of buildings and highways; design consumer products and various other innovations; and, evaluate the overall effectiveness of new products and operations, as well as the cost and reliability. Responsibilities may include inspection, quality control, management and administration. Engineers typically specialize in one of more than 25 specialties recognized by professional societies.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Both state and third-party exams required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- Certification required
- Experience
- Experience
Issuing body
- Department
- Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing
- Board
- Professional Licensing & Regulation Bureau
- Address
- 6200 Park Avenue Des Moines, IA 50321 Suite 100 Des Moines, IA 50309
- Phone
- (515) 725-9022
- Agency website
- http://www.plb.iowa.gov
- Licence page
- http://www.plb.iowa.gov
- Last updated
- June 30, 2021
Occupations (O*NET)
- Professional Engineer 17-2199.00
Source and verification
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