North Dakota Professional Engineer – FE Exam
Formed by the State Legislature through the enactment of a series of laws that lay out the composition of the board, board’s powers, responsibilities and standards for issuing licenses to engineers and land surveyors, the North Dakota State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors’ principal focus is to regulate the professions of engineering and land surveying.
The North Dakota State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors serves as the gatekeeper for people who are entering these practices to ensure that they are able to meet the minimum standards of competency (including passing the North Dakota PE Exam), and maintain such standards during their practice. The Board makes final licensing decisions and penalize those who violate the licensing laws.

Board Contact Information:
Website | www.ndpelsboard.org |
Name | Clifford E. Keller |
[email protected] | |
Phone | (701) 258-0786 |
Fax | (701) 258-7471 |
Address | 723 West Memorial Highway Bismarck, ND 58504 |
Fee Schedule:
Fee for FE/EIT exam application | $25 |
Fee for FE/EIT exam | $45 |
Fee for FE re-exam | $45 |
Fee for EIT certification | $0 |
Fee for EIT certification by comity or transfer of EIT | $0 |
Fee for EIT renewal | $25 |
Frequency of EIT renewal | N/A |
When can I take the Engineer in Training exam? If you are enrolled in an EAC/ABET accredited engineer program, you can take the exam in your last year before graduating.
What educational programs are accepted for taking the Engineer in Training exam? Any EAC/ABET, TAC/ABET, ASAC/ABET or Non-EAC/ABET, TAC/ABET, ASAC/ABET accredited engineering program. However, further education and/or experience may be required prior to taking the PE exam if you graduate from a program other than EAC/ABET. See the Boards website for details.
Are there any programs equivalent to EAC/ABET accepted for taking the Engineer in Training exam? Yes, programs accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board.
Are there any programs equivalent to TAC/ABET accepted for taking the Engineer in Training exam? Yes, programs accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board.
Does the Board accept equivalent Foreign Education? Yes, uses or requires the applicant to use a Foreign Education evaluation service to determine eligibility.
What are acceptable Foreign Evaluation systems: CPEES (Center for Professional Engineering Education Services) and ACCRAO (American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers)
When in the licensing process is an applicant required to obtain a foreign degree evaluation? Prior to taking the Engineer in Training (EIT), FE exam.
What terms are restricted in their usage in the state? Engineer, Variations of “engineer” (e.g., registered engineer, licensed engineer), and Professional Engineer
How does state license Engineers? As a professional engineer, allowed to practice in his/her area(s) of competency, regardless of which discipline of the professional examination was taken for licensure
Have further questions? Check the Frequently Asked Questions or visit www.ndpelsboard.org to get the most up to date information