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Engineering

Engineering licensure

The licensure process for engineers, which leads to the P.E., involves meeting standards in education, exams, and experience.

  • Exam registration
  • Reasonable accommodations
  • Multistate licensure
  • CPC tracking
  • Outreach
  • More
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Surveying

Surveying licensure

The licensure process for surveyors, which leads to the P.S., involves meeting standards in education, exams, and experience.

  • Exam registration
  • Reasonable accommodations
  • Multistate licensure
  • CPC tracking
  • Outreach
  • More
Surveyors

Value of licensure

Professional licensure protects the public by enforcing standards that restrict practice to qualified individuals who have met specific qualifications in education, work experience, and exams.

In the United States, licensure for the engineering and surveying professions is regulated by state. Candidates interested in pursuing licensure are encouraged to check the requirements in the state or territory where they plan to practice, as the requirements vary.

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News

NCEES seeks licensed metallurgical and materials engineers’ professional expertise and advice

NCEES is currently seeking metallurgical and materials engineers to participate in a professional activities and knowledge study, or PAKS, for the PE Metallurgical and Materials exam. The results of this...

February 2023 Licensure Exchange

Read the latest issue of Licensure Exchange, the NCEES publication dedicated to opinions and ideas regarding the licensure of engineers and surveyors. Headquarters Update: Engineering and Surveying Education awards keep the...

December 2022 Licensure Exchange

Read the latest issue of Licensure Exchange, the NCEES publication dedicated to opinions and ideas regarding the licensure of engineers and surveyors. Headquarters Update: NCEES attends International Engineering Alliance Workshops focused...

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Are you an educator looking for tools to guide your students to successful careers in engineering or surveying? Are you a professional who is interested in inspiring the next generation? NCEES provides tools and opportunities for those of all ages to advance the engineering and surveying professions.