"PE versus" "C. Eng" qualification
"PE versus" "C. Eng" qualification
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I am from the UK, been living in the US for over 10 years. The UK equivalent to PE is the C. Eng (Chartered Engineer)qualification. Does anyone know if a C. Eng can automatically get you a PE in the USA??
Best Regards,
Wayne Azmat
Best Regards,
Wayne Azmat





RE: "PE versus" "C. Eng" qualification
RE: "PE versus" "C. Eng" qualification
In the US, PE rules and laws are state-by-state. The rules will typically be online. So figure out what state you're interested in and look up the rules to see.
Generally, if you are registered in one state and want to register in another, you have to fill out an application, furnish references, transcripts, etc. But you don't have to take any additional tests, provided you took the applicable tests in the first state. Some states have special requirements as well (seismic for California civil/ structural engineers, for example). It might vary some when coming from out of the US, but expect that you would have to do at least that much. The whole process normally takes a couple of months. You should be able to do this all by mail/phone/email, unless you need to take tests that aren't available at home.
RE: "PE versus" "C. Eng" qualification
RE: "PE versus" "C. Eng" qualification
Garland E. Borowski, PE
RE: "PE versus" "C. Eng" qualification
RE: "PE versus" "C. Eng" qualification
Garland E. Borowski, PE
RE: "PE versus" "C. Eng" qualification
"The board may, upon application, issue a certificate of licensure as a professional engineer to any person who holds a valid professional engineering certificate issued by another jurisdiction within the United States, OR OF ANY COUNTRY; provided that the education, experience and examination qualifications of the applicant meet the requirements of this chapter and the rules established by the board." Section 34-11-4 Paragraph 1(b) of the Law and Adminstrative Code of the state of Alabama.
Oh, well, certainly not the first time I was ever wrong. My apologies, Carburize.
The big problem may be the 10 years. azmaway, is your license still active in the UK?
Garland E. Borowski, PE
RE: "PE versus" "C. Eng" qualification
Many thanks for the information to everyone.
Wayne Azmat
RE: "PE versus" "C. Eng" qualification
Also, I seem to recall that MA is not that big, geographically. Check the PE rules of bordering states, and compare with MA. You may be able to save some hassle there- worked for me once upon a time.
RE: "PE versus" "C. Eng" qualification
Check you professional association, they will provide guidance. There are Free Trade Agreement clauses which are govern through NAFTA, but you would need to slide over to Canada and then take residency prior to applying.
If you're in a hurry, just write the State exam.
Kenneth J Hueston, PEng
Principal
Sturni-Hueston Engineering Inc
Edmonton, Alberta Canada