Phase 7 · Months 18–24

FE Civil Exam

Pass the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (Civil) exam and become an Engineer Intern (EI/EIT).

FE Civil preparation

Passing the FE is the first official step to a PE license — and it proves your self-study.

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Computer-based, taken at Pearson VUE centers year-round. Exam fee is $225, paid to NCEES.
About 110 questions in a ~6-hour appointment; the only reference is the searchable NCEES Reference Handbook (free)
Topics: math & stats, ethics, economics, statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, materials, fluids, surveying, water resources & environmental, structural, geotechnical, transportation, construction
Many states let engineering students take the FE near the end of their degree. Check your board.
Learn to FIND formulas in the handbook fast (Ctrl+F) — speed matters