In early 2027, BRPELS is transitioning to a new licensing system. Processing applications, renewals, and other licensing transactions will be limited during this transition. We highly recommend visiting our OASIS page to avoid delays.
Examinees who do not pass the exam by January 15, 2027, may be required to submit a new application, due to upcoming system upgrades. Candidates are advised to retain a copy of their exam approval notification for future reference.
Board approval is no longer required to take an NCEES exam. Apply directly for your exam with NCEES.
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To become certified as an Engineer-In-Training in Washington
- Take and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam with NCEES
- Meet the requirements of Chapter 196-20 WAC
- A bachelor's degree in an ABET or CEAB accredited engineering curriculum
OR - 4 years of experience (education, work experience, or combination of both)
- A bachelor's degree in an ABET or CEAB accredited engineering curriculum
Option 1: Education
- If you have a bachelor's degree in an ABET accredited or CEAB accredited engineering curriculum, have your school submit official transcripts to NCEES.
- If you have a CEAB accredited degree, a foreign degree evaluation is not required
- If you have a CEAB accredited degree, a foreign degree evaluation is not required
- If you have a non-ABET accredited engineering degree from a foreign country, have your degree evaluated by NCEES Credentials Evaluations. The evaluation is performed at your expense, and you're responsible for submitting information to NCEES.
- Side note: foreign degrees can be evaluated by either NCEES, WES, or FIS. For use of other evaluation services, contact the board
- Side note: foreign degrees can be evaluated by either NCEES, WES, or FIS. For use of other evaluation services, contact the board
Option 2: Experience
- Complete and submit our Work Experience Form and Experience Verification Form (see forms for instructions).
- If you have a combination of education and experience, have your school submit official transcripts to NCEES
- Ensure your verifier’s email is correct and they can access it. If the verifier or email is incorrect, you must submit a new Work Experience form. Staff cannot change this information after submission.
After you pass the exam
To obtain a certification as an EIT in Washington submit a certification application to the board that shows you meet the requirements listed in Chapter 196-20 WAC. You will be notified via email when your EIT certificate has been issued.
How to apply
Important: do not apply until you meet all requirements
- Login or Sign-up to apply and pay your application fee
- Access our service, 'Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors (BRPELS)'
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