Engineer-in-training

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam will move to computer-based testing

The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) is transitioning to computer-based testing in January 2014.

Moving to computer-based testing will allow for more flexible scheduling, create more uniform testing conditions, and make exam content more secure. For more information, visit the NCEES website.

Licensing requirements

Before you apply for an Engineer-in-training certificate, you must have one of the following:

  • A bachelor’s degree in an approved engineering curriculum.
  • Senior standing in an approved engineering curriculum.
  • 4 years of experience (education, work experience, or both).

How to apply for the exam

If you have a degree or senior standing in an approved engineering curriculum

  1. Complete the Engineer-in-Training Registration Application Short Form.
  2. Mail your completed application with all the supporting documentation and a check or money order for the exam application fee (payable to the Department of Licensing) to:
    Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
    Department of Licensing
    PO Box 35001
    Seattle, WA 98124-3401
  3. If you have graduated, ask your school to send us an official transcript at the address above. Photocopies aren’t acceptable.

If you’re using work experience

  1. Complete the Engineer-in-Training Registration Application Long Form:
    • Send pages 1–2 with a check or money order for the exam application fee (payable to the Department of Licensing) to:
      Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
      Department of Licensing
      PO Box 35001
      Seattle, WA 98124-3401
    • Send pages 3–5 (Experience Description and Verification) to the people who are verifying your work experience. They’ll send the finished form directly to us when they’re done.
  2. If you want your education considered toward requirements, ask your school to send an official transcript (not a photocopy) to us at:
    Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
    Department of Licensing
    PO Box 9025
    Olympia, WA 98507

Application deadlines

Your application and fee for the October 26, 2013 exam must be postmarked no later than July 31, 2013.

What happens after you submit your application

We evaluate your application and documentation, and send you an email telling you one of the following:

  • You’ve been approved for the Fundamentals of Engineering (EIT) exam.
  • or
  • We need additional information to process your application.

If you’re approved for the exam, the letter will include the information you need to schedule your exam with the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).

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