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Wind Energy Engineers

Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements

Certification or Licensing

Wind energy engineers who work on projects that affect the property, health, or life of the public typically pursue licensure. Licensing for engineers is in two levels. Professional Engineers (PEs) have graduated from an accredited engineering curriculum, have four years of engineering experience, and have passed a written exam. Engineering graduates need not wait until they have four years of experience, however, to start the licensure process. Those who pass the Fundamentals of Engineering examination after graduating are called Engineers in Training (EITs) or Engineer Interns (EIs). The EIT certification usually is valid for 10 years. After acquiring suitable work experience, EITs can take the second examination, the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam, to gain full PE licensure. Find information on licensing and examination requirements at https://ncees.org.

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