Civil Engineering Technology
School of Industrial & Engineering Technologies
College Avenue Labs · (570) 320-2400, ext. 7087
Licensing Possibilities for Graduates
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Certification Exams
Surveying Technology graduates qualify to take the certification exams for certified technician in the general knowledge category upon graduation, and with approved additional work experience can take exams to become certified in a variety of work areas.
Civil Engineering Technology B.S. graduates can become NICET certified as engineering technologists; however, most graduates take the exams to become licensed professional engineers.
Pennsylvania Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure
Civil Engineering Technology B.S. students qualify to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam — the first of two exams required for licensure in Pennsylvania — after achieving Junior class standing; however, it is recommended that the FE exam be taken during the Senior year.
The second exam can only be taken after successfully completing the FE exam and gaining further work experience under the guidance of a licensed PE as stipulated by the registration law.
Pennsylvania Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) Licensure
Surveying Technology and Civil Engineering Technology B.S. graduates qualify to take the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam — the first of two exams required for licensure in Pennsylvania.
The second exam can only be taken after successfully completing the FS exam and gaining further work experience under the guidance of a licensed PLS as stipulated by the registration law.