Geotechnical Engineers

Certification or Licensing

In the United States, a professional engineer (PE) license is required for engineers who provide services to the public. To receive a PE designation, engineers must have a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program, four years of related work experience, and pass a state examination.

Engineers who secure voluntary certification can advance to positions of greater responsibility and secure higher salaries. Organizations such as the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists and the American Society of Civil Engineers (via its sister organization, Civil Engineering Certification Inc.) offer certification programs to professional engineers.