Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists

NEW AND IMPORTANT UPDATES

ADDED JANUARY 31, 2025 - NCEES is seeking licensed control systems engineers to participate in a professional activities and knowledge study, or PAKS, for the PE Control Systems exam. The results of this online survey will be used to update the content of the PE exam, a process that occurs every six to eight years. NCEES requires a cross section of licensed professional engineers practicing control systems engineering—including those working in industry, consulting, the public sector, and academia—to complete the survey. If you are a licensed professional engineer, we would appreciate your input. The survey can be completed in about 30–40 minutes. Click here for access to the online survey: http://www.ncees.org/CSPAKS The survey will be open until May 22, 2025.
ADDED JANUARY 23, 2025 - NCEES is currently seeking licensed structural engineers to participate in a professional activities and knowledge study, or PAKS, for the PE Structural exam. The results of this online survey will be used to update specifications for the exam, which is used throughout the United States for licensing purposes. NCEES requires a cross section of licensed professional engineers practicing structural engineering—including those working in industry, consulting, the public sector, and academia—to complete an online survey about the tasks and knowledge required of a licensed structural engineer with four to six years of experience to practice in a manner that safeguards the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The survey can be completed in approximately 50-60 minutes and will remain open until March 24, 2025. Please click on the link, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NCEES_PE_Structural_Engineering_Survey_2025 for more detailed information and to start the survey.
ADDED DECEMBER 24, 2024 - Please allow 4-6 months in Technical Review for Civil Professional Engineer (PE) applications. This time frame applies to all Civil PE applicants, including Comity and Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam Waiver applicants. The Board is actively working on resolving the backlog. We appreciate your patience in this matter.
ANNOUNCED JULY 1, 2024 - Expedited Licensure Application Processing for Service Members Enrolled in SkillBridge
Beginning July 1, 2024, boards and bureaus under the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) must expedite licensure application processing for service members currently enrolled in the U.S. Department of Defense SkillBridge Program.
Service members seeking licensure in California who qualify must provide documentation of enrollment, such as an official letter from the commanding officer. Failure to provide proper documentation could result in application processing delays. Applicants must still meet all board or bureau licensing requirements. For questions or assistance regarding licensing requirements, please contact the Board at (916) 999-3600.

For more information on licensing resources available to service members, visit: www.dca.ca.gov/military.