Professional Engineer
- 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
- Phone
- (615) 741-3221
- Licence page
- No URL Provided
- Last updated
- September 9, 2024
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