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-EducationExperience Needed from Date of Graduation for Intern Registration
ABET Accredited Engineering Degree0
Non-ABET Accredited Engineering Degree4
Engineering related 4 year Degree6
Surveyor Intern-EducationExperience Needed from Date of Graduation for Intern Registration
ABET Accredited Engineering or Surveying Degree0
Non-ABET Accredited Engineering or Surveying Degree0
Two-year Surveying or Engineering Technology Degree2
No Education-time from the beginning of the experience record4
Professional Engineer-EducationExperience Needed from Date of Graduation for Registration as a Professional Engineer
ABET Accredited Engineering Degree4
Non-ABET Accredited Engineering Degree8
Engineering Related or TAC Accredited Engineering Technology Degree12
No Degree-if you were an Engineer Intern prior to January 1, 200620
Professional Land Surveyor-EducationExperience Needed from Date of Graduation for Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor
ABET Accredited Engineering  or Surveying Degree4
Non-ABET Accredited Engineering or Surveying Degree4
Two Year Engineering Technology or Surveying Technology Degree6
No Degree-time from the beginning of the experience record8