In this article (and video above), I talk with Oscar Gutierrez, Aff.M. ASCE, structural engineer at Osborn Engineering, about the steps foreign engineers can take to get their education approved by NCEES and begin their journey toward becoming licensed in the U.S.
Here Are Some of the Questions I Asked Oscar:
- How can foreign engineers determine if their education meets NCEES requirements for U.S. licensure, especially if their school lacks ABET accreditation?
- After submitting all necessary documents to NCEES, what are the next steps in the credential evaluation process?
- What is the process for linking your NCEES account with your state’s engineering board to apply for the FE exam?
- How do you link your NCEES account to a specific state’s engineering board to initiate the FE exam application?
- How does the work experience requirement for a PE license differ for foreign engineers compared to U.S. engineers, and why is it crucial to confirm this with the state board?
