Structural Engineer by Exam

You are required to take and pass both the PE Structural breadth and depth portions of the NCEES exam. Visit the NCEES website for exam information. 

  • Before applying for your SE, you must be licensed as a Washington PE 

  • Must have at least 2 years of progressive structural engineering experience, in addition to the 8 years’ experience required for registration as a professional engineer.   

  • All applicants must complete the experience descriptions and have your experience verified using our forms. NCEES records aren't accepted for structural engineer licensing. 

  • Vertical Breadth and Lateral Breadth are given year round 

  • Vertical Depth and Lateral Depth are twice per year, see NCEES for dates. Applications must be received by:

    • January 15th for the April exam administration

    • July 31st for the October exam administration 
       

Application Requirements  

  • You must have a minimum of three separate structural projects verified.   

  • Pay application fee   
     

How to Apply 

Applying online? The SE application is treated as an endorsement to your existing PE license. When accessing our online service, ‘manage your existing professional license’ and click your license number to manage endorsements.   

Apply Online

  • Login or Sign-up to apply and pay your application fee
  • Access our service Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors (BRPELS)

Apply by Mail

  • Mail documents with a check or money order to:

Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors
PO Box 3777
Seattle, WA 98124-3777