Q: Do Civil Engineers need to become licensed?
A: Licensure is highly desirable for Civil Engineers. It represents a milestone in Civil Engineering practice and is generally rewarded by employers with significant salary differential.
Q: How does a Civil Engineer become licensed?
A: Licensure consists of two major examinations the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and the Professional Engineering (PE exam)?
Q: When are Civil Engineers eligible to take the licensing examinations?
A: In Connecticut (may vary in other states), graduating senior status is minimally required for the FE exam, and a minimum of five years experience under a Professional Engineer is required for the PE exam.
