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  

• Structural Engineer Experience and Verification (see form for instructions) 

• 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.