R0021/2026-03-25/Q002/SRC03/E01

Research	R0021 — Prompt engineering definitions
Run	2026-03-25
Query	Q002
Source	SRC03
Evidence	SRC03-E01
Type	Factual

NCEES Model Law Engineer requirements for PE licensure

URL: https://ncees.org/licensure/

Extract

All US jurisdictions will provide a license to a "Model Law Engineer" who possesses:

1. A baccalaureate degree in engineering from an EAC/ABET-accredited program
2. Four years or more of acceptable and progressive engineering experience
3. Passing scores on both the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination and the Principles and Practices of Engineering (PE) examination
4. A record clear of violations of ethical standards

Reciprocity (licensure by comity) enables registered engineers to practice across jurisdictions. Most states have alternative pathways for non-ABET graduates, often requiring additional years of experience.

Relevance to Hypotheses

Hypothesis	Relationship	Strength
H1	Supports	Demonstrates formal, multi-step qualification process
H2	Contradicts	The qualification process is rigorous and actively administered
H3	Supports	"Most states have other additional pathways" — confirms jurisdictional variation

Context

The four-step PE licensing process (degree + FE exam + experience + PE exam) represents years of preparation and demonstrates that the "Professional Engineer" title requires substantial formal qualification.