License Requirements

Requirements for becoming licensed in North Dakota are found in the North Dakota Century Code (NDCC) 43-19.1-13 through 43-19.1-16.2. Here is a brief summary of the requirements for registration.

Engineer Intern-Education Experience Needed from Date of Graduation for Intern Registration
ABET Accredited Engineering Degree 0
Non-ABET Accredited Engineering Degree 4
Engineering related 4 year Degree 6
Surveyor Intern-Education Experience Needed from Date of Graduation for Intern Registration
ABET Accredited Engineering or Surveying Degree 0
Non-ABET Accredited Engineering or Surveying Degree 0
Two-year Surveying or Engineering Technology Degree 2
No Education-time from the beginning of the experience record 4
Professional Engineer-Education Experience Needed from Date of Graduation for Registration as a Professional Engineer
ABET Accredited Engineering Degree 4
Non-ABET Accredited Engineering Degree 8
Engineering Related or TAC Accredited Engineering Technology Degree 12
No Degree-if you were an Engineer Intern prior to January 1, 2006 20
Professional Land Surveyor-Education Experience Needed from Date of Graduation for Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor
ABET Accredited Engineering  or Surveying Degree 4
Non-ABET Accredited Engineering or Surveying Degree 4
Two Year Engineering Technology or Surveying Technology Degree 6
No Degree-time from the beginning of the experience record 8