Washington Administrative Code
Title 196 - Engineers and Land Surveyors, Board of Registration for Professional
Chapter 196-20 - Fundamentals of Engineering Exam and Engineers-in-training
Section 196-20-007 - Fundamentals of engineering exam

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 196-20-007

Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024

Approval to sit for the fundamentals-of-engineering examination (FE) is based upon satisfactory evidence that the applicant has completed a minimum of four years of practical engineering experience or four years of engineering education or a combination of both, as approved by the board.

(1) Experience: Qualifying practical experience should include some or all of the following:

(a) Preparation of technical reports and specifications, including graphics;

(b) Application of mathematical techniques to problem solving;

(c) Application of the basic physical sciences (chemistry, physics, statics, and dynamics, etc.) in tasks;

(d) Performing assignments, experiments and tests to general specifications;

(e) Compilation and interpretation of data (statistical analysis, etc.);

(f) Executing engineering tasks according to instructions;

(g) Effective communication with associates and presenting recommendations and conclusions to supervisor;

(h) Knowledge of the impacts of the products of technology on society (i.e., energy/environmental considerations).

(2) Education: A baccalaureate in engineering from an ABET accredited program meets the four-year requirement. Other education will be evaluated by the board.

(3) Any qualifying practical engineering experience may be combined with education to meet the four-year requirement as approved by the board.

(4) Approval to take the FE exam cannot be relied upon for approval to take the professional engineer (PE) examination.

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