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State of Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects

Engineering Experience

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Engineering Experience

What is progressive engineering experience?

Progressive engineering experience generally means experience of increasing quality and responsibility.  Construction experience may be used to satisfy the experience requirement only if the work required the application of engineering principles.

Can I substitute education for experience?

Successful completion of graduate study leading to an advanced degree in engineering may satisfy part of the experience requirement.

  • Candidates who complete three years of acceptable work experience after confirmation of a degree from an EAC/ABET- or CEAB-accredited bachelor program and holds a master’s degree in engineering satisfy the experience requirement.
  • Candidates who complete three years of acceptable work experience after confirmation of a degree from an EAC/ABET- or CEAB-accredited masters program satisfy the experience requirement.
  • Candidates who complete two years of acceptable work experience, has a degree from an EAC/ABET- or CEAB-accredited bachelor or master’s program, and has an earned doctoral degree in engineering satisfy the experience requirement.

Will the Board accept experience gained outside the U.S.?

The Board will consider engineering experience performed outside the United States if the Board determines that such experience is gained under a licensed professional engineer from an NCEES jurisdiction, or upon reasonable investigation by an engineer Board member, that such experience was performed under circumstances comparable to the standards for engineering in the United States. All materials necessary to make the determination must be provided by and at the expense of the applicant.

When may my experience start?

Only work after graduation from a professional engineering program may be used to satisfy the experience requirement.

Do I have to work for or be supervised by a licensed P.E. for my experience to count?

Experience does not have to be gained under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer.  If that is the case, an explanation should be made showing why the experience should be considered acceptable to the Board.  The Board realizes there are work settings where the candidate may be the only engineer there.

Will my research and design work as a graduate student qualify for experience?

Experience gained in engineering research and design projects by members of an engineering faculty where the curriculum is approved by the Board may be used to satisfy the experience requirement.

Experience may not be anticipated. The experience must have been received at the time of the application.

What is an Engineer Intern?

An Engineer Intern is a person who has met education requirements, passed the FE Exam, and enrolled as an engineer intern by the Nebraska Board. To enroll, please fill out the Application for Engineer Intern Enrollment Form. 

Do I have to become an Engineer Intern first before I may be licensed?

No. Enrolling as an Engineer Intern is not a prerequisite for P.E. licensure in Nebraska.

 

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