Professional Engineer
Description:
A professional engineer designs and/or develops solutions to problems. Professional engineers develop products or structures by using the practical application of physical laws and engineering. Professional engineering may include aeronautical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, industrial, marine, or mechanical engineering applications, among others.
Licensing Requirements:
An applicant must file an application for licensure/registration with the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, to practice as a professional engineer in New York State. The latest information and requirements for licensure are available on the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions website at http://www.op.nysed.gov/home.html.
Licenses Issued and Active:
From January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009, there were 1,140 licenses issued for this occupation.
As of January 1, 2010, there were 24,582 currently registered licenses for this occupation.
Licensing Authority:
New York State Education Department
Education Building, 2nd Floor
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234
Phone: (518) 474-3817 Ext. 140
E-mail: op4info@mail.nysed.gov
Standard Occupational Classification:
17-2011 to 17-2199 - Various Engineers to All Other Engineers
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Additional Information:
National Society of Professional Engineers
1420 King Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314-2794
Phone: (703) 684-2800
Fax: (703) 836-4875