How many times can you take the PE exam in Oregon?

For most computer-based PE Exams, NCEES allows you to take the PE exam once within each 3-month time window and only 3 attempts are allowed every 12 months. You will also need to reach out to your state board to ask how many times they will approve you to sit for the exam.

How do I get my PE license in Oregon?

Obtaining your PE License

  1. EIT/EI certification number, state of issuance and date of issuance.
  2. Official sealed transcripts from college and post-graduate transcripts if applicable.
  3. Work experience summary including name of employers, dates and position(s) held.
  4. Five references.
  5. Check or credit card number for exam fee.

What are the three exams you will need to pass to obtain your PE license in California?

The Professional Engineer licensing process has the following steps:

  • Register for and pass the the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE)
  • Apply for and receive Engineer-in-Training Certification.
  • Accumulate 6 years of qualifying experience.
  • PE licensing application.

What are the requirements to take the PE exam?

What is a PE?

  • Earn a four-year degree in engineering from an accredited engineering program.
  • Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
  • Complete four years of progressive engineering experience under a PE.
  • Pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam.

Is PE mandatory in Oregon?

​Yes, there are required minutes starting with the 2019-2020 school year. Senate Bill 4 (ORS 329.496​) requires physical education participation for all public school students in Kindergarten through grade 8 for the entire school year and meet specific weekly minute requirements.

Can I get a PE without a degree?

California does not require a degree and requires a minimum of 6 years engineering experience + the EIT. There is a process for waiving the EIT requirement, but this process requires a degree + many more years of experience.

Does PE exam expire?

All exam results must be verified through the new system. Only the state licensing board through which you were approved to take the exam can verify your exam results. Exam result verifications do not expire. Do I have to re-verify all of my work experience?

What does the PE exam cover?

The topics covered during the PE exam can be summarized into 5 basic categories including construction, structural, transportation, geotechnical, and water resources & environmental topics. Candidates who live in California will also be tested on Seismic and Surveying material.

What are the requirements for a PE license?

Meet minimum experience requirement under the direct supervision of a licensed PE (usually 4 years) for those with an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Be able to pass a background check. Submit Experience Record (ER) signed by your references. Submit application paperwork to your state board.

When to become a PE teacher in Oregon?

Given the importance of physical education, the Oregon Department of Education has developed a comprehensive set of standards that PE teachers are expected to adhere to when instructing students. Oregon’s standards are broken down for grades 3, 5, 8 and high school.

When do I need to take the Oregon license exam?

To accommodate these examinees, the format of the October 2020 exam administration will be modified as detailed here. See OAR 820-010-1000 through OAR 820-010-3010 for a list of required examinations for your discipline (s);

What do I need to apply for NCEES in Oregon?

An established NCEES Record will include many of the materials you will need to apply for licensure in Oregon including college transcripts, exam results, experience record and professional references.