Professional Engineer

TennesseeActive
Exam
Third-party exam
Education
Degree
Experience
Experience
Background check
Required

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER<br><br> Engineers use the knowledge of mathematical and natural sciences to develop ways to utilize the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of humankind. Engineers practice in a wide range of disciplines, from traditional disciplines like civil, mechanical, and electrical, to more specialized disciplines like nuclear and industrial.<BR>Applicants for registration must complete:<BR> a four-year degree in engineering approved by the Board<BR> pass the Fundamentals of Engineering examination (which is waived if the applicant has 12 or more years of engineering experience acceptable to the Board)<BR> obtain four (4) years of engineering experience satisfactory to the Board<BR> pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering examination.<BR><BR>REQUIREMENTS:<BR>1. Notarized and completed application<BR>2. Fees<BR>3. Five (5) professional references (three must be from registered engineers)<BR>4. Official transcript(s)<BR>5. Verification of registration or examination from other state(s) (comity and reapply only)<BR>6. Continuing education documentation and expired license affidavit (reapply only)<BR><BR>Note: If an applicant has a National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) record, the references (provided they meet the requirements of Rule 0120-01-.09 and are less than two years old), transcript(s), and verification(s) in the record will be accepted and do not need to be submitted separately.<BR><BR>

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Registry
Exam
Third-party exam required
Education
Degree required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Certification
Certification required
Experience
Experience
Background check
Background check required

Issuing body

Department
Department of Commerce and Insurance
Division
Division of Regulatory Boards
Board
Division of Regulatory Boards
Address
Davy Crockett Tower 3d Floor 500 James Robertson Pkwy Nashville, TN 37243
Licence page
No URL Provided
Last updated
September 9, 2024

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