An applicant may satisfy the education and experience requirements for registration by any one of the following 5 ways:
a. graduation from an ABET accredited program in engineering approved by the examining board as of satisfactory standing in an engineering course of not less than 4 years, together with an additional 4 years of experience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the examining board and indicating that the applicant is competent to be placed in responsible charge of such work, or,
b. a specific record of 8 or more years of experience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the examining board and indicating that the applicant is competent to be placed in responsible charge of such work, or,
c. a specific record by an applicant of 12 years or more of experience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the examining board and indicating that the applicant is competent to practice engineering, or,
d. have an EAC/ABET approved degree from an engineering school or college of not less than 4 years; together with an additional 8 years of professional engineering experience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the examining board and indicating that the applicant is competent to practice engineering with at least 6 months of professional engineering experience in Wisconsin or has had sufficient contacts in this state to make applicant familiar with Wisconsin law and practice.
e. hold a professional engineer credential (license) issued by another state in which the requirements for registration are of a standard substantially equivalent as specified in s. 443.10, Stats.
The Professional Engineer Section grants an experience equivalent for education. A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) is equivalent to 4 years of experience. A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET) is equivalent to 3 years of experience.
If you need a list of approved schools, or want to verify if the school you attended is ABET approved, please contact the Board office at (608) 266-2112.
EDUCATION EVALUATION
All education received outside of the united States must be evaluated. The Professional Engineer Section will accept education evaluations from the Center for Professional Education Services, an affiliate of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying. No other credential evaluation services will be accepted. No credit will be allowed for education submitted without an educational evaluation.
Center for Professional Education Services (CPEES) - forms are provided in an online format on the web site and can be processed an payment submitted by credit card. If the application data is not submitted online, there will be an additional fee. Mailing address is: P.O. Box 720010, Miami, FL 33172, telephone 800-464-7650.
Continuing Education Requirements:
None
