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PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
License Description PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

Engineers use the knowledge of mathematical and natural sciences to develop ways to utilize the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of humankind. Engineers practice in a wide range of disciplines, from traditional disciplines like civil, mechanical, and electrical, to more specialized disciplines like nuclear and industrial.
Applicants for registration must complete:
a four-year degree in engineering approved by the Board
pass the Fundamentals of Engineering examination (which is waived if the applicant has 12 or more years of engineering experience acceptable to the Board)
obtain four (4) years of engineering experience satisfactory to the Board
pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering examination.

REQUIREMENTS:
1. Notarized and completed application
2. Fees
3. Five (5) professional references (three must be from registered engineers)
4. Official transcript(s)
5. Verification of registration or examination from other state(s) (comity and reapply only)
6. Continuing education documentation and expired license affidavit (reapply only)

Note: If an applicant has a National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) record, the references (provided they meet the requirements of Rule 0120-01-.09 and are less than two years old), transcript(s), and verification(s) in the record will be accepted and do not need to be submitted separately.
Licensing Agency
Department of Commerce and Insurance
Division of Regulatory Boards
Division of Regulatory Boards
Davy Crockett Tower 3d Floor, 500 James Robertson Pkwy
Nashville, TN 37243-1142
(615) 741 3221
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/10/2023
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