Taking the exam in a different track

[Civangineer]

Are you allowed to gain field experience in Transportation but sit for the Geotechnical exam? Also, while working under a PE, is it okay if he/she has a PE from a different state only? I'm asking because I don't know how anal the licensing board can get when processing applications for the PE exam and evaluating what constitute as "qualifying professional experience".

Thanks

 

[Peele1]

The most likely answers are: yes, and yes.

Read your state boards guidelines, laws, definitions, etc. Most consider qualifying experience as qualifying experience for the "PE" exam, not for the "PE: Civil: Transportation" exam. Generally, a PE can sign off for anyone in any state.

 

[snickerd3]

Check with your state board for the most definitive answer. Some are more restrictive than others.

 

[Civangineer]

The VA DPOR website does not have much information. The very little information that I've come across are from the PE license application and the PE reference form.

 

[solomonb]

To be totally sure and not waste valuable time or money, call the State Board and ask the question directly. There is someone at the state board that will give you a definitive answer-- you may want it in writing so that you have a documented copy, however, call / write the state board and ask to be sure.