Colorado Professional Engineer – FE Exam

The Administrative Organization Act of 1968 led to the creation of the Department of Regulatory Agencies as well as the Division of Professions and Occupations, moving several of the existing boards under its purview. Most of these boards have existed for more than a century.

The Agency ensures that people who are entering these practices must be able to meet the minimum standards of competency (including passing the FE Exam), and maintain such standards during their practice. The Board makes final licensing decisions and penalize those who violate the licensing laws.

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When can I take the Engineer in Training exam? If you are enrolled in an EAC/ABET accredited engineer program, you can take the exam in your last year before graduating.

What educational programs are accepted for taking the Engineer in Training exam? Any EAC/ABET, TAC/ABET, ASAC/ABET or Non EAC/ABET, TAC/ABET, ASAC/ABET accredited engineering, engineering technology, or related science program. However, further education and/or experience may be required prior to taking the PE exam if you graduate from a program other than EAC/ABET. See the Boards website for details.

Are there any programs equivalent to EAC/ABET accepted for taking the Engineer in Training exam? Yes, programs either accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board, one that ABET accredits as substantially equivalent, or a program accredited by accrediting bodies from countries signatory to the Washington Accord or listed in ABET publications.

Are there any programs equivalent to TAC/ABET accepted for taking the Engineer in Training exam? No

Does the Board accept equivalent Foreign Education? Yes, uses or requires the applicant to use a Foreign Education evaluation service to determine eligibility.

What are acceptable Foreign Evaluation systems: CPEES (Center for Professional Engineering Education Services) and ACCRAO (American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers)

When in the licensing process is an applicant required to obtain a foreign degree evaluation? Prior to taking the Engineer in Training (EIT), FE exam

What terms are restricted in their usage in the state? Variations of “engineer” (e.g., registered engineer, licensed engineer) and Professional engineer

How does state license Engineers? As a professional engineer, allowed to practice in his/her area(s) of competency, regardless of which discipline of the professional examination was taken for licensure.

Have further questions? Check the Frequently Asked Questions or visit www.dora.state.co.us/aes to get the most up to date information.