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N.Y. Education Law § 7206 (2026)

Requirements for a license as a professional engineer

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§ 7206. Requirements for a license as a professional engineer. 1. To
qualify for a license as a professional engineer an applicant shall
fulfill the following requirements:
  (1) Application: file an application with the department;
  (2) Education: have received an education, including a bachelor's or
higher degree based on a program in engineering or the substantial
equivalent, in accordance with the commissioner's regulations;
  (3) Experience: have at least four years in work satisfactory to the
board, provided that the board may accept study beyond the bachelor's
degree in partial fulfillment of this requirement;
  (4) Examination: pass an examination satisfactory to the board and in
accordance with the commissioner's regulations;
  (5) Age: be at least twenty-one years of age;
  (6) Citizenship or immigration status: be a United States citizen or a
noncitizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United
States;
  (7) Character: be of good moral character as determined by the
department; and
  (8) Fees: pay a fee of one hundred thirty-five dollars for an initial
license and a fee of two hundred ten dollars for each triennial
registration period.
  2. For an identification card as an "engineer in training", an
applicant shall fulfill the requirements of paragraphs one, two, four
and seven of subdivision one of this section. The fee for examination
and identification card as an "engineer in training" shall be seventy
dollars.
  3. On recommendation of the board, the department may waive specific
requirements, except as to age, character and citizenship, in the case
of applicants who are possessed of established and recognized standing
in the engineering profession and who have practiced lawfully for more
than fifteen years.
  4. Applicants who file with the department within two years of the
effective date of this subdivision an application and fee requirements
pursuant to paragraphs one and eight of subdivision one of this section
and who, at such time or anytime thereafter, demonstrate to the
satisfaction of the department that they have twelve years of practical
experience in work satisfactory to the board may substitute such
experience for the degree and experience requirements specified in
paragraphs two and three of subdivision one of this section, provided
that each full year of study in engineering satisfactory to the
department may at the discretion of the board be accepted in lieu of up
to two years of the required twelve years of experience.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1988–2022 · leading case: Chase Sci. Rsch., Inc. v. Nia Grp., Inc., 749 N.E.2d 161 (N.Y. 2001).
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Chase Sci. Rsch., Inc. v. Nia Grp., Inc., 749 N.E.2d 161 (N.Y. 2001). “4 [a]); engineers, architects and accountants also face extensive work experience requirements (Education Law § 7206 [2] [engineers, 12 years]; Education Law § 7304 [2] [architects, 12 years]; Education Law § 7404 [2] [accountants, 15 years]).”
Charlebois v. J.M. Weller Assocs., Inc., 531 N.E.2d 1288 (N.Y. 1988). “Practitioners must be of good moral character, possess a bachelor’s or higher degree, have several years of practical work experience, and pass a rigorous examination in order to qualify for a license (Education Law §§ 7206, 7304). Thus, inasmuch as an unlicensed business…”
Infinite Green, Inc. v. Town of Babylon, 201 A.D.3d 892 (N.Y. App. Div. 2d Dep't 2022). “Contrary to the plaintiff's contention and the finding of the Supreme Court, the option of an inspection by a state-licensed professional engineer does not render the rental permit law unconstitutional on its face merely because a professional engineer is licensed by the State (…”
Shaw v. New York State Dep't of Educ., 24 A.D.3d 1086 (N.Y. App. Div. 3d Dep't 2005). “Professional engineers are defined by statute as those engineers who are either licensed under Education Law § 7206 or “otherwise authorized” (Education Law § 7202).”
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