Section 196-20-007 - Fundamentals of engineering examApproval to sit for the fundamentals-of-engineering examination (FE) is based upon satisfactory evidence that the applicant has completed a minimum of four years of practical engineering experience or four years of engineering education or a combination of both, as approved by the board.
(1) Experience: Qualifying practical experience should include some or all of the following: (a) Preparation of technical reports and specifications, including graphics;(b) Application of mathematical techniques to problem solving;(c) Application of the basic physical sciences (chemistry, physics, statics, and dynamics, etc.) in tasks;(d) Performing assignments, experiments and tests to general specifications;(e) Compilation and interpretation of data (statistical analysis, etc.);(f) Executing engineering tasks according to instructions;(g) Effective communication with associates and presenting recommendations and conclusions to supervisor;(h) Knowledge of the impacts of the products of technology on society (i.e., energy/environmental considerations).(2) Education: A baccalaureate in engineering from an ABET accredited program meets the four-year requirement. Other education will be evaluated by the board.(3) Any qualifying practical engineering experience may be combined with education to meet the four-year requirement as approved by the board.(4) Approval to take the FE exam cannot be relied upon for approval to take the professional engineer (PE) examination.Wash. Admin. Code § 196-20-007
Adopted by WSR 21-22-093, Filed 11/2/2021, effective 12/3/2021