A-E 4.026(2)
(2)
Two year course of study. Except as provided in s.
A-E 2.06 (2), an applicant for professional engineer based on a 2-year course of study is required to submit all of the following:
A-E 4.026(2)(a)
(a) A transcript verifying the applicant's associate degree from a technical school or college in an engineering course of study of not less than 2 years that is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET. This shall be deemed equivalent to a degree from a technical school or college approved by the professional engineer section.
A-E 4.026(2)(b)
(b) A specific record of 6 or more years of experience in accordance with s.
A-E 4.03 within the 10 years preceding the application in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the professional engineer section indicating that the applicant is competent to be placed in responsible charge of engineering work.
A-E 4.026(2)(c)
(c) Evidence of successful completion of a fundamentals of engineering examination and a principles and practice of engineering examination, in accordance with s.
A-E 4.07 (1m).
A-E 4.026(2)(d)
(d) References from at least 5 individuals having personal knowledge of the applicant's engineering work, 3 or more of whom are registered professional engineers, one of whom has served as supervisor in responsible charge of the applicant's engineering work.
A-E 4.026(2m)
(2m) NCEES record. Submission of a record that is properly executed and issued with verification by NCEES may be accepted as evidence of the information that is required by the professional engineer section.
A-E 4.026 History
History: CR 19-075: renum. (title), (1) (intro.), (a) to (d), (2) from A-E 4.05 (title), (1) (intro.), (a) to (d), (2) and, as renumbered, am. (title), (1) (intro.), (a), (b), (d), (d), cr. (1) (e), (f), (2) (d), (e), (2m)
Register June 2020 No. 774, eff. 7-1-20;
CR 21-020: am. (1) (intro.), (2) (intro.) Register November 2022 No. 803, eff. 12-1-22.
A-E 4.03
A-E 4.03
Engineering experience requirements for the professional engineer application. A-E 4.03(1g)(a)
(a) To qualify as satisfactory experience in engineering work for the purpose of meeting requirements of s.
443.04, Stats., an applicant's experience shall include the application of engineering principles and data and shall demonstrate an applicant's progressive development of competence to do engineering work.
A-E 4.03(1g)(b)
(b) The experience shall be acquired under the supervision of a registered professional engineer and in the areas of engineering practice listed in subs.
(1r) to
(7), or acquired in other areas of engineering practice or academic course work which in the opinion of the professional engineer section provides the applicant with a knowledge of engineering principles and data at least equivalent to that which would be acquired by experience in the areas of practice listed. Experience gained under the technical supervision of an unregistered individual may be considered if the appropriate credentials of the unregistered supervisor are submitted to the professional engineer section.
A-E 4.03(1g)(c)
(c) To qualify as satisfactory experience in professional engineering for purposes of ss.
443.04 (2m) (a) and
(b), Stats., an applicant's experience must be obtained subsequent to completion of the educational requirements set forth in s.
443.04 (1m), Stats. This requirement may be waived, in the sole discretion of the professional engineer section, for reasons it considers sufficient.
A-E 4.03(1g)(d)
(d) Experience in all areas listed is not required. Not more than one year of satisfactory experience credit may be granted for any calendar year.
A-E 4.03(1r)(a)
(a) Problem identification, including consideration of alternative approaches to problem solving.
A-E 4.03(1r)(b)
(b) Planning, including selecting a theoretical or experimental approach.
A-E 4.03(1r)(c)
(c) Execution of plan, including completing design calculations.
A-E 4.03(1r)(d)
(d) Interpreting and reporting results, including all of the following:
A-E 4.03(2)(a)(a) Problem identification, including all of the following:
A-E 4.03(2)(a)3.
3. Selecting methods to be employed in consideration of aesthetics, cost and reliability.
A-E 4.03(2)(a)4.
4. Defining performance, specifications, and functional requirements such as materials, energy balances, and environmental considerations.
A-E 4.03(2)(b)
(b) Planning, including defining safety, health and environmental constraints.
A-E 4.03(2)(c)12.
12. Interacting with engineers from other areas of work such as research and development and construction.
A-E 4.03(2)(d)
(d) Interpreting and reporting results, including all of the following:
A-E 4.03(2)(d)2.
2. Evaluating design solutions for efficiency, economic and technical feasibility and economic alternatives.
A-E 4.03(2)(d)3.
3. Evaluating design impact on public health, safety and welfare.
A-E 4.03(2)(e)
(e) Implementation of results, including interacting with engineers from other disciplines of engineering.
A-E 4.03(3)(a)(a) Problem identification, including checking working drawings and specifications.
A-E 4.03(4)
(4)
Manufacturing, production and operations. A-E 4.03(4)(b)2.
2. Determining feasibility of new or improved products, systems and processes.
A-E 4.03(4)(c)
(c) Interpreting and reporting results, including preparing final reports.
A-E 4.03(5)(a)(a) Problem identification, including determining causes of failures in equipment, structures or schedules.
A-E 4.03(5)(b)
(b) Interpreting and reporting results, including reporting the causes of failures in equipment, structures or schedules.
A-E 4.03(6)
(6)
Administration. Administration and management, including execution of plan by communicating with others.
A-E 4.03(7)(b)
(b) Serving as a consultant or specialist to individual or business clients.
A-E 4.03 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1987, No. 374, eff. 3-1-87; am. (1) (a) to (d) 4., (2) (a) (intro.) to 5., (b) to (c) 11., (d) (intro.) to 6., (e), (3) to (7) (a),
Register, January, 1999, No. 517, eff. 2-1-99;
CR 12-053: am. (2) (a) 4.
Register November 2013 No. 695, eff. 12-1-13;
CR 19-075: am. (title), renum. (intro.) to (1g) (a) and am., cr. (1g) (b), (d), renum. (1) to (1r)
Register June 2020 No. 774, eff. 7-1-20; renum. (1g) (a) (title) to (1g) (title), r. (1g) (c) (title)
Register June 2020 No. 774.
A-E 4.07(1m)(a)(a) The required fundamentals examination is an NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering examination.
A-E 4.07(1m)(b)
(b) The required principles and practice of engineering examination is an NCEES Principles and Practice of Engineering examination, or, in the alternative, the applicant may take the NCEES Structural Engineering examination in its entirety.
A-E 4.07(6)
(6)
Grading of written examinations. The passing scores set by the professional engineer section represent the minimum competency required to protect public health and safety. Experience ratings may not be weighed as a part of the examinations.
A-E 4.07 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1987, No. 374, eff. 3-1-87; am. (1) (b),
Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 6-1-90; r. and recr. (2),
Register, June, 1993, No. 450, eff. 10-1-93; am. (1) (b) and (c),
Register, December, 1993, No. 456, eff. 1-1-94; am. (3),
Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95; am. (7) (b),
Register, March, 1996, No. 483, eff. 4-1-96; am. (7) (a),
Register, October, 1996, No. 490, eff. 11-1-96; am. (1) (a), (3) and (6), cr. (8),
Register, January, 1999, No. 517, eff. 2-1-99;
CR 04-119: r. (1) (c)
Register December 2005 No. 600, eff. 1-1-06; correction in (4) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register November 2011 No. 671;
CR 12-053: renum. A-E 4.07 from A-E 4.08, am. (2) (a) 1., 2., r. (2) (a) 3., am. (2) (b), r. (7), renum. (8) to (7),
Register November 2013 No. 695, eff. 12-1-13;
CR 15-040: r. (2), (3), (5)
Register May 2016 No. 725, eff. 6-1-16;
CR 19-075: r. (1), cr. (1m), r. (4), am. (6), r. (7)
Register June 2020 No. 774, eff. 7-1-20
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A-E 4.08
A-E 4.08
Application for reciprocity. A-E 4.08(2)
(2) An application for registration by reciprocity from another state shall include all of the following:
A-E 4.08(2)(a)
(a) Verification of registration submitted directly from all states, territories, or provinces of Canada where the applicant is or has been registered, including a statement regarding any disciplinary action taken.
A-E 4.08(2)(am)
(am) References from at least 5 individuals having personal knowledge of the applicant's engineering work 3 or more of the references shall be registered professional engineers and one of whom has served as supervisor in responsible charge of the applicant's engineering work.
A-E 4.08(2)(d)
(d) Any additional data, exhibits or references showing the extent and quality of the applicant's experience that may be required by the section.
