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US PE to Canadian version of PE

US PE to Canadian version of PE

US PE to Canadian version of PE

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I might have to move to Canada and I am wondering if anyone knows if I will have to take an exam if I am a PE in the US and I want to get the Canadian equivalent. I am an electrical engineer.

RE: US PE to Canadian version of PE

The quick answer is YES- and the type of tests depends on which Province you will be moving into.  Each Provincial Engineering Association has it's own little spins on what is required.  There is presently no reciprocity with the US PE system so you will likely be treated as a non-accredited engineer and have to do some form of testing.  Inquire with the Provincial Association you will be working in and they can give you more specifics.

RE: US PE to Canadian version of PE

Check this page relating to NAFTA comity between US, Mexico, and Canada:
http://www.tbpe.state.tx.us/comity.htm

In particular, note the powerpoint from Canada.

I don't know if this is up to date, and don't know if it actually saves much work, but it looks like Canadian and Mexican registered engineers can become registered in Texas without having to take the fundamentals and principals & practice tests.

I haven't been through this process, had just run across the page a while back.

RE: US PE to Canadian version of PE

J,

I believe Texas' comity with Canada ended already - severl threads in Eng-Tips have dealt with this. Don't know about Mexico.

t,

I also believe that G is correct - US PE to CDA PE is via exams. You do get credit for the work related experience portion (ie. once you pass the tests, you get the PE).

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