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I am interested in a list of US states that require an SE license to practice structural engineering.

(Also, if there are any restrictions regarding the size/type of structure that may be designed by an individual without an SE license in such states)

RE: SE Licensing

I can help you indirectly by starting the process of elimination. South Carolina does not require an SE license and there are no restrictions on PE's without SE license.

RE: SE Licensing

To my knowledge the following states require an SE license -

Illinois,
Washington,
Oregon,
California and
Nevada.

That is an unofficial list, though.

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Qshake

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RE: SE Licensing

Qshake - I know that in Illinois you MUST have an SE to practice in the structural realm - but in California and Washington, I understand that Civil PE's can practice structural engineering within certain building parameters.  

For California - I believe there are limitations against PE's designing buidlings greater than 160' height, schools and hospitals.

RE: SE Licensing

Add Arizona to the SE list.  I do not know to what extent Civil PE's can design structures or what restrictions there are.
Nebraska has restrictions on what structures can be designed by a Civil PE.  Typically, high rise structures and "structurally complicated" structures.  Both structural tests are offered in Nebraska

RE: SE Licensing

There seems to be no consistency from state to state.  Many states have SE licenses but have no, or almost no restrictions on what can be designed without an SE.  Illinois requires an SE to design bridges but Utah will not consider bridge design experience as structural.  Should engineers be pushing for more consistent standards across the county?  Will this improve public safety?

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