Looking to be a PE in Illinois?  Your path to licensure depends on where you are today with your education and career.  Choose one of the starting points below and you will be on your way!

Illinois is one of a select few states which license structural engineers separately from Professional Engineers. This quick guide explains the difference. 
Please note that there are two absolutes for Illinois licensure:
  1. You MUST successfully pass or have passed the Fundamentals of engineering Exam to be a PE in Illinois NO exceptions are EVER made (no matter how long you have been a practicing engineer).
  2. ​A Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (or a master's degree) is NOT a qualifying degree to become a professional engineer in Illinois even if from an ABET accredited program.  If you have taken enough courses outside of your ET degree, the board may elect to consider those as "related science."  However, your engineering technology classes will not be considered.   ​
ESI works closely with the Illinois Engineering Initiative to offer scholarships to Illinois students enrolled in ABET-accredited engineering programs. Qualifying students can apply today!
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