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Geotechnical Engineer
License Description Fees: Application: For current fee schedule, please refer to the Board's website at https://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/applicants/licensee_fees.shtml. Examination Requirement: 8-hour California Geotechnical Engineering examination. Renewal (currently every two years): For current fee schedule, please refer to the Board's website at https://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/applicants/licensee_fees.shtml. Examination Frequency: Annual (November only) examination cycle. For final filing dates, see our website: www.bpelsg.ca.gov. Geotechnical+Engineer Exam Locations: Statewide at designated locations. See our website: www.pels.ca.gov. Experience Requirement: Four years of responsible charge experience in geotechnical engineering after licensure as a Civil Engineer, less a maximum of one year credit for post-graduate education (if not previously used). Applicants must have a valid, unexpired license as a Civil Engineer in California. See website: www.bpelsg.ca.gov. Average Time to Process Application: Up to sixty days. Authority: Business and Professions Code, Chapter 7, Section 6763.
Licensing Agency
Department of Consumer Affairs
Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists
2535 Capital Oaks Drive, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95833-2944
(916) 263 2222
BPELSG.EIT.LSIT.GIT@dca.ca.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam State exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/09/2023
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