Professional RegistrationWho, why and how?PE1What is a licensed engineer?The Professional Engineering license grants you the legal ability to perform engineering services for the public, take responsibility for your designs, reports, plans, professional opinions, etc., and allows you to place your state-authorized engineering “seal” on your engineering work.2Who Must be Licensed?Persons performing engineering services for the publicPersons supervising design and construction of public worksPersons using the term “Engineer” or “Professional Engineer”Anyone who violates these parameters is subject to legal penalties http://www.tbpe.state.tx.us/disciplinary_all.htm3What is a Licensed Engineer?Under the Texas Engineering Practice Act, only duly licensed persons may legally perform, or offer to perform engineering services for the public. Having an engineering license means more than just meeting a State’s minimum requirements. It means you have accepted both the technical and the ethical obligations of the engineering profession. 4Licensing: the product of collaboration between Industry, Government & EducationEDUCATION GOVERNMENTINDUSTRYProfessional AssociationsABET NCEESState Licensing BoardsProgram Accreditation ABET - Accreditation Board for Engineering and TechnologyNCEES - National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying5Background and HistorySchool explosion, New London, Texas (March 18th, 1937)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_London_School_explosionEngineering Registration Act (May 28th, 1937)http://www.tbpe.state.tx.us/lic.htmTexas Engineering Practice Act (August 30,1965)http://www.tbpe.state.tx.us/downloads/law_rules306.pdfModified in 20066Engineering Practice ActEngineers shall :Protect the publicBe objective and truthfulBe competentMaintain the confidentiality of clientsAct in a responsible mannerMaintain competency through continuing education7Engineering Practice ActEstablishes:That the privilege of practicing engineering be entrusted only to those persons duly licensedEthical guidelines and rules of conductTexas Board of Professional Engineers8State Board of Professional EngineersThey are authorized to license those individuals qualified to practice engineeringThey regulate the practice of engineering in TexasThey make and enforce rules dealing with licensing, compliance and enforcement, and standards of conduct and ethics9Licensing BoardNine members appointed by GovernorSix licensed professional engineersThree from the general publicStaggered six year termsCurrently meets four times per yearOnly compensation is per diem and transportation expenses10Requirements for Licensing1. Formal Education2. Practical Experience3. F.E. and P.E. Examinations4. Continuing Educationhttp://www.tbpe.state.tx.us/lic_basic.htm11Idealized Engineering Licensure ModelABET AccreditedEngineering Bachelor of Science Degree [or substantiallyequivalent engineering degree]FE ExamFailEngineer-inTrainingPass4 YearsofAcceptableExperience*FailPassNo“LicensedProfessional Engineer”PE ExamYesInactiveMandatoryContinuingProfessionalCompetency* Note: The number of years of acceptable experience depend on the academic career and highest earned degree.Fail, can retakePass, good forever12RequirementsType ofEducationExperienceRequirementExamination RequirementReference RequirementAccredited engineering degree (usually bachelor's)4 yearsMust pass FE, PE and ethics exams; may be eligible for waiver of FE exam with additional experience.Three (3) references are required, all must be currently licensed P.E.’s. If requesting exam waiver, then five (5) references are required from currently licensed P.E.’s. The P.E. references not licensed in Texas must provide a copy of their current pocket card to verify licensure.Accredited engineering degree and MS or PhD in engineering3 years for MS or PhD only; 2 years for MS and PhDMust pass FE, PE and ethics exams; may be eligible for waiver of FE exam with additional experience.Three (3) references are required, all must be currently licensed P.E.’s. If requesting exam waiver, then five (5) references are required from currently licensed P.E.’s. The P.E. references not licensed in Texas must provide a copy of their current pocket card to verify licensure.13Key Elements of ExperienceMust demonstrate use of engineering knowledge, education, and judgmentMust be progressive and of increasing standard of quality and responsibilityShould be obtained while working under supervision of a licensed engineer14Acceptable ExperienceDesign experience - selection and use of recognized engineering principles and methodologiesAnalysis experience - use of mathematical modeling and acceptable data collection techniques15ReferencesAt least 3 references References must be current PE’s with personal knowledge of the applicant’s engineering experienceThey verify your experienceThey attest to your character, reputation, and general suitability to hold a license16All applicants for licensure must pass three examinations Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Texas Ethics of EngineeringExaminations17More information on registrationhttp://engineeringregistration.tamu.eduhttp://www.tbpe.state.tx.us/lic.htmhttp://www.ncees.org/18FE Exam at TAMUOffered in fall and springReview sessions - math, science, engineering science, and civil engineering found athttp://engineeringregistration.tamu.eduTAMU CVEN pass rate – 85% to 98%Exam coverage -http://www.ncees.org/exams/fundamentals/Closed bookCalculator must come from approved listReference manual and pencils are supplied19FE Exam (Fundamentals)Morning Session – 4 hours – 180 multiple choice Chemistry ( 9%) Computers ( 7%) Electricity and Magnetism ( 9%) Engineering Economics ( 8%) Ethics ( 7%)  Fluid Mechanics ( 7%) Materials Properties ( 7%) Mathematics (15%) Mechanics (Statics & Dynamics) (10%) Probability and Statistics ( 7%) Strength of Materials ( 7%) Thermodynamics ( 7%) See http://ncees.org/Exams/FE_exam.php, Download specs for details20FE Exam (Fundamentals)Afternoon Session – CVEN Discipline Specific– Construction Management (10%)– Environmental Engineering (12%)– Hydraulics & Hydrologic Systems (12%)– Materials (8%)– Soil Mechanics & Foundations (15%)– Structural Analysis (10%)– Structural Design (10%)– Surveying (11%)– Transportation (12%)– You now choose your afternoon module when