The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is typically the first step in the process leading to the P.E. license.

It is designed for recent graduates and students who are close to finishing an undergraduate engineering degree.

The FE is a computer-based exam that is administered year-round at NCEES-approved Pearson VUE test centers.

FE exam specifications

The FE is offered in seven disciplines. Specifications for the exams are as follows:

FE Chemical
FE Civil
FE Electrical and Computer
FE Environmental
FE Industrial
FE Mechanical

All PE exams are offered twice a year except for the following:

PE exams offered in April only
Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Software Engineering

PE exams offered in October only
Control Systems Engineering
Fire Protection Engineering
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Petroleum Engineering

Physical Address:

NCEES
280 Seneca Creek Road
Seneca, South Carolina
29678 29633
Phone: 800-250-3196; 864-654-6824
Fax: 864-654-6033