The Nuclear PE
Professional Engineering Licensure for Nuclear Engineers
The Credential that Gives you the Edge
Prepare for the PE exam with the American Nuclear Society's study guide
The Nuclear PE
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
Committee Chair: John Bennion
Staff Liaison: Rick Michal
Last modified June 9, 2019, 10:32am CDT
