A-E 4.05(2)
(2) Requirements for registration under s.
443.04 (1) (b), Stats., are as follows:
A-E 4.05(2)(a)
(a) A specific record of 8 or more years of experience within the 10 years preceding the application in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the board indicating that the applicant is competent to be placed in responsible charge of the work, or a combination of engineering experience and equivalent education totaling 8 years.
A-E 4.05(2)(b)
(b) Successful completion of the fundamentals of engineering and the principles and practice of engineering examination.
A-E 4.05 Note
Note: Section 443.04 (1) (b), Stats., was renumbered to s. 443.04 (2m) (a), Stats., and amended by 2009 Wis. Act. 350. Subsection (2) will be modified accordingly in future rule-making by the Board.
A-E 4.05(3)
(3) Requirements for registration under s.
443.04 (1) (c), Stats., are as follows:
A-E 4.05(3)(a)
(a) A specific record of not less than 12 years experience within the 15 years preceding the application in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the board indicating that the applicant is competent to practice engineering, or a combination of experience and equivalent education totaling 12 years.
A-E 4.05(3)(b)
(b) Submission of documentary evidence establishing to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant has acquired by practical experience or professional education sufficient knowledge of mathematics, the physical sciences and the principles of engineering to competently practice engineering.
A-E 4.05(3)(c)
(c) Successful completion of the principles and practice of engineering examination.
A-E 4.05 Note
Note: Subsection (3) was invalidated by the repeal of
s. 443.04 (1) (c), Stats., in
2009 Wis. Act 350 and will be removed in future rule-making by the Board.
A-E 4.05(4)
(4) Requirements for registration under s.
443.04 (1) (d), Stats., are as follows:
A-E 4.05(4)(a)
(a) A bachelor of science degree from a school or college of engineering accredited by the engineering accreditation commission of the accreditation board for engineering and technology (EAC/ABET) in an engineering course of not less than 4 years, or a diploma of graduation in an engineering course of not less than 4 years deemed by the board to be equivalent to a B.S. degree in engineering from an EAC/ABET accredited school or college of engineering.
A-E 4.05(4)(b)
(b) Not less than 8 years of experience in engineering work within the 10 years preceding application of a character satisfactory to the board indicating that the applicant is competent to practice engineering. Experience gained in obtaining a master's degree in engineering and experience gained in obtaining a Ph.D. in engineering or in an engineering related program shall each be deemed equivalent to one year of qualifying experience.
A-E 4.05(4)(c)
(c) Submission of a statement describing provisions of Wisconsin law which govern the practice of engineering.
A-E 4.05(4)(d)
(d) Submission of evidence that the applicant has had at least 6 months of engineering experience in Wisconsin or has had sufficient contacts with this state to make the applicant familiar with Wisconsin engineering law and practice.
A-E 4.05 Note
Note: Subsection (4) was invalidated by the repeal of
s. 443.04 (1) (d), Stats., in
2009 Wis. Act 350 and will be removed in future rule-making by the Board.
A-E 4.05(5)
(5) If an engineering degree is from an international educational institution, the applicant shall provide an official evaluation by a transcript evaluation service acceptable to the board which shows that the degree is equivalent to a B.S. or higher degree in an engineering program accredited by the engineering accreditation commission of the accreditation board for engineering and technology. The board may approve the degree if it finds equivalence.
A-E 4.05 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1987, No. 374, eff. 3-1-87; am. (1), cr. (3) and (4),
Register, January, 1993, No. 445, eff. 2-1-93; r. and recr.
Register, March, 1996, No. 483, eff. 4-1-96; am. (1) (b), (2) (a), (3) (a) and (4) (b),
Register, November, 2000, No. 539, eff. 12-1-00;
CR 04-119: am. (1) (c), (2) (b), (3) (c) and (4) (c)
Register December 2005 No. 600, eff. 1-1-06.
A-E 4.06
A-E 4.06
Education as an experience equivalent for registration. For the purpose of meeting experience requirements for registration as a professional engineer under s.
443.04 (1) (b) and (c), Stats., an applicant may claim education as equivalent to experience as follows:
A-E 4.06 Note
Note: 2009 Wis. Act 350 repealed s. 443.04 (1) (c), Stats., and renumbered and amended s. 443.04 (1) (b), Stats., to be s. 443.04 (2m) (a), Stats. This section will be modified accordingly in future rule-making by the Board.
A-E 4.06(1)
(1) Completion of each year of engineering coursework at a school or college of engineering accredited by the engineering accreditation commission of the accreditation board for engineering and technology (EAC/ABET) in an engineering program of not less than 4 years, or completion of each year of engineering coursework at a school or college of engineering in an engineering program of not less than 4 years deemed by the board to be equivalent to an EAC/ABET accredited school or college of engineering program, shall be deemed equivalent to one year of qualifying experience.
A-E 4.06(2)
(2) Completion of each year of engineering coursework at a school or college of engineering in an engineering program of not less than 4 years deemed by the board not to be equivalent to an EAC/ABET accredited school or college of engineering shall be deemed equivalent to not more than 7/8 of one year of qualifying experience.
A-E 4.06(3)
(3) Completion of each year of coursework in engineering technology at a school or college of engineering technology accredited by the technology accrediting commission of the accreditation board for engineering and technology in an engineering technology program of not less than 4 years shall be deemed equivalent to 3/4 of one year of qualifying experience.
A-E 4.06(4)
(4) Completion of each year of coursework in engineering technology at a school or college of engineering technology not accredited by the technology accreditation commission of the accreditation board for engineering and technology in an engineering technology program of not less than 4 years shall be deemed equivalent to not more than 2/3 of one year of qualifying experience.
A-E 4.06(5)
(5) Completion of each year of coursework leading to a B.S. degree in engineering related sciences, including but not limited to physics, mathematics and chemistry, from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency approved by the state board of education in the state in which the college or university is located shall be deemed equivalent to 3/4 of one year of qualifying experience.
A-E 4.06(6)
(6) Completion of each year of coursework leading to a B.S. degree in areas other than engineering or engineering related sciences from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency approved by the state board of education in the state in which the college or university is located shall be deemed to be equivalent to not more than 1/2 of one year of qualifying experience.
A-E 4.06(7)
(7) Engineering experience gained in a cooperative educational program shall be evaluated on an individual basis but may not be deemed to be equivalent to more than a total of one year of qualifying experience. To obtain equivalent work experience credit, an applicant shall submit a record of work completed in the cooperative educational program with the application for registration. The engineering section shall determine the amount of equivalent experience awarded by evaluating the record of work completed using the criteria in
s. A-E 4.03.
A-E 4.06 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1987, No. 374, eff. 3-1-87; r. and recr.
Register, March, 1996, No. 483, eff. 4-1-96.
A-E 4.07
A-E 4.07
Engineer-in-training. An applicant for certification as an engineer-in-training shall take and pass a fundamentals examination.
A-E 4.08(1)(a)(a) The fundamentals examination requires an understanding of the physical and mathematical sciences involved in the fundamentals of engineering.
A-E 4.08(1)(b)
(b) The principles and practice examination requires the ability to apply engineering principles and judgment to problems in general engineering fields such as chemical, civil, electrical and mechanical fields.
A-E 4.08(2)
(2) Requirements for entrance to examinations. A-E 4.08(2)(a)(a) To be eligible to take the examination on fundamentals of engineering, the applicant shall:
A-E 4.08(2)(a)1.
1. Be of not less than senior standing in an accredited B.S. engineering program;
A-E 4.08(2)(a)3.
3. Have a combination of engineering experience qualifying under
s. A-E 4.03 and education qualifying under
s. A-E 4.05 totalling at least 4 years.
A-E 4.08(2)(b)
(b) To be eligible to take the examination on the principles and practices of engineering, the applicant shall:
A-E 4.08(2)(b)1.
1. Have a B.S. degree from an accredited engineering program, and at least 4 years of engineering experience qualifying under
s. A-E 4.03;
A-E 4.08(2)(b)3.
3. Have a combination of engineering experience qualifying under
s. A-E 4.03 and education qualifying under
s. A-E 4.05 totalling at least 8 years.
A-E 4.08 Note
Note: Subsection (2) was affected by the repeal of
s. 443.04 (1) (c) and (d), Stats., in
2009 Wis. Act 350 and will be revised in future rule-making by the Board.
A-E 4.08(3)
(3) Application for examination. An application for examination must be filed with the board no later than 90 days before the scheduled date for the examination. An applicant applying for reexamination shall file the application for reexamination no later than 45 days before the scheduled date for the next examination.
A-E 4.08 Note
Note: An otherwise qualified applicant with a disability shall be proved with reasonable accommodations.
A-E 4.08(4)
(4) Examination and refund fees. The fee for an engineer-in-training or professional engineer examination and requirements for refund of fees are specified in s.
440.05, Stats., and
ch. SPS 4.
A-E 4.08(5)
(5) Place and time of examinations. The examinations shall be held at sites and on dates designated by the board.
A-E 4.08(6)
(6) Grading of written examinations. The passing scores set by the board 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 4.08(7)(a)(a) One-year limitation. An applicant for an engineer examination may review questions on any part of an examination failed by the applicant within one year from the date of the examination, as specified in s.
443.09 (6), Stats. An applicant may review the examination only once.
A-E 4.08(7)(b)
(b) Review procedure. Failing candidates shall be notified of the procedure to schedule a review of the appropriate examination parts. The applicant may take notes on the examination questions reviewed. No notes may be retained by the applicant following the review. The review may not take place within 30 days prior to a scheduled examination. If the section confirms the failing status following its review, the application shall be deemed incomplete, and the applicant may be reexamined.
A-E 4.08 Note
Note: Subsection (7) was invalidated by the repeal of
s. 443.09 (6), Stats., in
2009 Wis. Act 350 and will be removed in future rule-making by the Board.
A-E 4.08(8)
(8) Cheating. Any applicant for registration who receives aid or cheats in any other manner in connection with the examination shall be barred from completing the examination or shall not be given a passing grade, or both.
A-E 4.08 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.
A-E 4.09(1)
(1) An application for initial registration shall include all of the following:
A-E 4.09(1)(a)
(a) Transcripts or apprenticeship records verifying the applicant's education and training.
A-E 4.09(1)(b)
(b) References from at least 5 individuals having personal knowledge of the applicant's experience in professional engineering, 3 or more of whom are registered professional engineers.
A-E 4.09(1)(c)
(c) A chronological history of the applicant's employment.
A-E 4.09(1)(d)
(d) Any additional data, exhibits or references showing the extent and quality of the applicant's experience that may be required by the professional engineer section.
A-E 4.09(2)
(2) An application for registration by comity from another state shall include all of the following:
A-E 4.09(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 4.09(2)(b)
(b) Any additional data, exhibits or references showing the extent and quality of the applicant's experience that may be required by the section.
A-E 4.09 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 1993, No. 445, eff. 2-1-93; am.
Register, January, 1999, No. 517, eff. 2-1-99;
CR 03-087: renum. (intro.) and (1) to (4) to be (1) (intro.), (a) to (d) and am. (1) (intro.) and (b), cr. (2)
Register May 2005 No. 593, eff. 6-1-05.
