Structural Engineer

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Fees: Application: For current fee schedule, please refer to the Board's website at https://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/applicants/application_fees.shtml. Examination Requirement: 16-hour National Council for Engineers and Surveyors (NCEES) Vertical Forces & Lateral Forces Structural examinations and the California state specific examination (under development). Renewal (currently every two years): Examination Frequency: Semi-Annual (April and October) examination cycle. For final filing dates see our website: www.bpelsg.ca.gov. Exam Locations: Statewide at designated locations. See our website: www.bpelsg.ca.gov. Experience Requirement: Three years of responsible charge experience in structural engineering after licensure as a Civil Engineer, except for persons who have been operating under an exemption or have been practicing in another state or country. Applicants must have a valid, unexpired license as a Civil Engineer in California. See website: www.bpelsg.ca.gov. Average Time to Process Application: Up to sixty days. Authority: Business and Professions Code, Chapter 7, Section 6736.

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Registry

Issuing body

Department
Department of Consumer Affairs
Board
Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists
Address
2535 Capital Oaks Drive, Suite 300 Sacramento, CA 95833
Last updated
May 22, 2024

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