Engineer, Professional

Exam: State + third-party exam
Education: Degree
Experience: Experience
Background check: Required

Professional engineers apply scientific and mathematical principles to practical, technical problems. They design machinery, products, systems and processes for efficient and economical performance. Some of the more than 27 major branches of engineering include aeronautic, chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, nuclear, petroleum, and structural engineering.

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
Experience: Experience
Background check: Background check required
Physical requirement: No physical requirements

Issuing body

Board: Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Address: 1917 S. Interstate 35 Austin, TX 78741
Phone: (512) 440-7723
Agency website: https://pels.texas.gov/
Licence page: https://pels.texas.gov
Last updated: August 10, 2023

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Source and verification

This record is Texas's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

Before you apply, confirm every detail with Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors — see the issuing body section above.

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