The Nuclear PE
Professional Engineering Licensure for Nuclear Engineers

The Credential that Gives you the Edge

The American Nuclear Society offers the following materials to help you prepare for the PE Nuclear Exam:

• PE Nuclear Exam Preparation Module Program
  A video-based program covering the four specification areas that make up the PE Nuclear Exam. Available for purchase online.
• ANS Study Guide for the Professional Engineering Examination in Nuclear Engineering
  Contains almost 900 pages of information, including sample exams with solutions and suggested additional references. Available for purchase in the ANS Store.

Additional helpful information:

• Computer-based testing FAQ
• Sample AIT questions

Advantage of PE Licensure

• Potential for higher salary
• Certification of high ethical standards
• Instills confidence in those you lead
• Greater career opportunities, including the ability to stamp and seal designs, bid for government contracts, and perform consulting services
• Learn why some members of ANS have chosen to pursue professional licensure as an important step in their career. Check out our "What Motivated Me" page to see what motivates nuclear engineers to become licensed professional engineers.

Pathway to PE Licensure

• Earn a four-year degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
• Gain acceptable work experience (typically a minimum of four years), in most cases, this must be completed under the supervision of a PE
• Pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam
• Apply for and maintain your PE license as required by your state board (renewal, continuing education, etc.)
• Download your PE flyer

Get the Facts

• PE licensure is required to provide engineering services to the public, and may be required to form an engineering firm in certain states
• The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), a national nonprofit organization, develops, administers, and scores the examinations used for engineering and surveying licensure in the US
• Visit ncees.org for exam details, requirements, career advantages and more
• Then let the American Nuclear Society help you on your way to obtaining your Nuclear PE

Nuclear PE Exam Fun Facts

• First offered in fall 1973
• Changed to 100 percent multiple-choice format in fall 1998
• The first computer-based test was offered in fall 2018

Nuclear PE Articles

• Why Take the Nuclear PE Exam?
• Yes, Students, There Is A Nuclear PE Exam
• License to Engineer
• Nuclear Engineering PE Exam Review
• NCEES Licensure Exchange – Exam News

Committee Chair: Josh Vajda

Staff Liaison: Rick Michal