HAR §16-115-29. Passing score

The passing score shall be: (1) A grade of not less than seventy for the NCEES fundamentals of engineering and professional engineering branch examinations, or a grade of pass for similar state-produced licensing examinations; and (2) For structural engineers, a grade of not less than seventy for Part I and a grade of pass for both portions of Part II of the NCEES structural engineering examination, or a grade of not less than seventy or pass for a state-produced structural engineering licensing examination. [Eff 8/29/94; am and comp 10/26/01; comp 5/23/13] (Auth: HRS §464-7) (Imp: HRS §§464-7, 464-8) §16-115-31 Examination-fundamentals of engineering: qualifications, application, fees, required documents. (a) To be eligible for the NCEES fundamentals of engineering examination, the person shall: (1) Hold a masters degree in engineering from an institution of higher education approved by the board; (2) Be a graduate of a school or college of engineering approved by the board; (3) Be a graduate of a school or college approved by the board, have completed an engineering technology curriculum of four years or more or an arts and science curriculum of four years or more with a math, science, or science-related major and have not less than two years of full-time lawful experience or the part-time equivalent in engineering; (4) Be in the last year of an engineering curriculum at a school or college approved by the board with graduation expected not later than seven months from the date of application as confirmed by the dean of the applicant's school or college of engineering. If graduation does not occur within the seven-month period, the application shall be void; or (5) Have not less than nine years of full-time lawful experience or part- time equivalent in engineering. (b) A person applying for the NCEES fundamentals of engineering examination shall file an Application for Licensure-Engineer no later than January 115-16 16-115-33 10 for the examination which is regularly conducted once a year in April. The application shall be accompanied by the application fee, which shall not be refunded, the examination fee, which may not be refunded, and the following applicable documents: (1) A certified copy of a diploma or certificate of graduation or official transcripts from an institution, school or college approved by the board; provided that if the applicant is educated in a foreign institution, school or college, the applicant shall submit an official report by a professional service approved by the board which has evaluated the person's foreign educational credentials; (2) Verification(s) of Lawful Experience completed by supervisors who are licensed professional engineers and in the same branch in which the person seeks licensure. For structural engineering applicants from a jurisdiction in which structural engineering is considered a part of civil engineering, the applicant shall submit Verification(s) of Lawful Experience completed by supervisors who are licensed professional civil engineers in that jurisdiction; and (3) If applicable, Verification(s) of Experience in Responsible Charge completed by licensed professional engineers who are in the same branch in which the person seeks licensure. For structural engineering applicants from a jurisdiction in which structural engineering is considered a part of civil engineering, the applicant shall submit Verification(s) of Experience in Responsible Charge completed by licensed professional civil engineers in that jurisdiction; or (4) Appropriate NCEES records that document any of the above to the satisfaction of the board. [Eff 8/29/94; am and comp 10/26/01; comp 5/23/13] (Auth: HRS §464-7) (Imp: HRS §§464-7, 464-8) §16-115-33 Examination-professional engineering: qualifications, application, fees, required documents. (a) To be eligible for the NCEES professional engineering branch examination, the person shall: (1) Hold a masters degree in engineering from an institution of higher education approved by the board, be a graduate of a school or college approved by the board, have completed an engineering curriculum of four years or more, and have not less than three years of full-time lawful experience or the part-time equivalent in engineering; (2) Hold a masters degree in engineering from an institution of higher education approved by the board and have not less than four years of 115-17 16-115-33 full-time lawful experience or the part-time equivalent in engineering; (3) Be a graduate of a school or college approved by the board, have completed an engineering curriculum of four years or more, and have not less than four years of full-time lawful experience or the part- time equivalent in engineering; (4) Be a graduate of a school or college approved by the board, have completed an engineering technology curriculum of four years or more or an arts and science curriculum of four years or more with a math, science, or science-related major, and have not less than eight years of full-time lawful experience or the part-time equivalent in engineering; or (5) Have not less than twelve years of full-time lawful experience or part-time equivalent in engineering. (b) A person applying for the NCEES professional engineering branch examination in the civil, chemical, electrical or mechanical branch shall file an Application for Licensure-Engineer no later than January 10 for the examination which is regularly conducted once a year in April. (c) A person applying for the NCEES professional engineering branch examination in the agricultural, industrial or structural branch shall file an Application for Licensure-Engineer no later than July 10 for the examination which is regularly conducted once a year in October. (d) The application shall be accompanied by the application fee, which shall not be refunded, the examination fee, which may not be refunded, and the following applicable documents: (1) A certified copy of a diploma or certificate of graduation or official transcripts from an institution, school or college approved by the board; provided that if the applicant is educated in a foreign institution, school, or college, the applicant shall submit an official report by a professional service approved by the board which has evaluated the person's foreign educational credentials; (2) Verification(s) of Lawful Experience completed by supervisors who are licensed professional engineers and in the same branch in which the person seeks licensure. For structural engineering applicants from a jurisdiction in which structural engineering is considered a part of civil engineering, the applicant shall submit Verification(s) of Lawful Experience completed by supervisors who are licensed professional civil engineers in that jurisdiction; and (3) If applicable, Verification(s) of Experience in Responsible Charge completed by licensed professional engineers who are in the same 115-18 16-115-35 branch in which the person seeks licensure. For structural engineering applicants from a jurisdiction in which structural engineering is considered a part of civil engineering, the applicant shall submit Verification(s) of Experience in Responsible Charge completed by licensed professional civil engineers in that jurisdiction; or (4) Appropriate NCEES records that document any of the above to the satisfaction of the board. [Eff 8/29/94; am and comp 10/26/01; comp 5/23/13] (Auth: HRS §464-7) (Imp: HRS §§464-7, 464-8) §16-115-35 Examination-professional engineering (additional branch): qualifications, application, fees, required documents. (a) To be eligible for the NCEES professional engineering branch examination for the additional branch, the person shall: (1) Hold a current professional engineer's license; and (2) Meet the educational and experience requirements as contained in section 16-115-33(a). (b) A person applying for the NCEES professional engineering branch examination in the additional civil, chemical, electrical or mechanical branch shall file an Application for Licensure-Engineer no later than January 10 for the examination which is regularly conducted once a year in April. (c) A person applying for the NCEES professional engineering branch examination in the additional agricultural, industrial or structural branch shall file an Application for Licensure-Engineer no later than July 10 for the examination which is regularly conducted once a year in October. (d) The application shall be accompanied by the application fee, which shall not be refunded, the examination fee, which may not be refunded, and the following applicable documents: (1) A certified copy of a diploma or certificate of graduation or official transcripts from an institution, school or college approved by the board; provided that if the applicant is educated in a foreign institution, school, or college, the applicant shall submit an official report by a professional service approved by the board which has evaluated the person's foreign educational credentials; (2) Verification(s) of Lawful Experience completed by supervisors who are licensed professional engineers and in the same branch in which the person seeks licensure. For structural engineering applicants from a jurisdiction in which structural engineering is considered a part of civil engineering, the applicant shall submit Verification(s) of 115-19 16-115-35 Lawful Experience completed by supervisors who are licensed professional civil engineers in that jurisdiction; and (3) If applicable, Verification(s) of Experience in Responsible Charge completed by licensed professional engineers who are in the same branch in which the person seeks licensure. For structural engineering applicants from a jurisdiction in which structural engineering is considered a part of civil engineering, the applicant shall submit Verification(s) of Experience in Responsible Charge completed by licensed professional civil engineers in that jurisdiction; or (4) Appropriate NCEES records that document any of the above to the satisfaction of the board. [Eff 8/29/94; am and comp 10/26/01; comp 5/23/13] (Auth: HRS §464-7) (Imp: HRS §§464-7, 464-8)