Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board

INTERN CERTIFICATION APPLICATIONS
IMPORTANT: If your only degree is an Engineering Technology degree, you are NOT eligible for PE licensure in Louisiana, and you should not submit an application. This is a state law which neither the Board staff nor Board members may waive. We do not issue refunds for application fees.
   Apply to take the FE and/or FS exam
(You may register directly with NCEES)
NCEES Examinee Guide    Information on Credential Evaluations

ENGINEER INTERNS
    EAC/ABET BS degree

  • Pass the NCEES FE exam
  • Earn a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an EAC/ABET accredited program
  • Obtain a recommendation by an PE with an active Licensure
  • Have both of the above verified through NCCES before applying for Certification as an Engineering Intern
    Non-EAC/ABET BS engineering degree

  • Must obtain an NCEES Credential Evaluation before applying
  • Pass the NCEES FE Exam
  • Obtain a recommendation by a PE with an active PE License
  • Obtain 4 years of acceptable/verified progressive engineering experience
    Non-EAC/ABET BS degree in related science leveled and coupled with a MS degree from a university with an EAC/ABET undergrad program in the same discipline

  • Earn a bachelor’s degree from a NON- EAC/ABET accredited program
  • Earn a MS engineering degree from a university with an EAC/ABET undergraduate program in the same discipline
  • Must obtain an NCEES Credential Evaluation before applying
  • Obtain a recommendation by an PE with an active Licensure
  • Have both of the above must be verified through NCCES before applying for Certification as an Engineering Intern

LAND SURVEYOR INTERNS
    ASAC Geomatics degree

  • Pass the NCEES FS exam
  • Earn a bachelor’s degree in Geomatics from an ASAC accredited program.
  • Obtain a recommendation by an PLS with an active PLS License
    With a 4 year BS degree

  • Pass the NCEES FS exam
  • Earn a 4 year BS degree plus 30 hours of Board approved surveying courses
  • Obtain a recommendation by a PLS with an active PLS License


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