Job Description
Engineers consult, investigate, evaluate, plan, design, and supervise construction or operation of systems in many branches of professional engineering. The following branches are recognized by the Board:
 

Agricultural    Chemical Civil Electrical Environmental Fire Protection  Industrial Marine Mechanical Metallurgical Mining Mineral Nuclear Petroleum Structural

17-2021 17-2041 17-2051 17-2071 17-2081 17-2111 17-2112 17-2110 17-2141 17-2131 17-2151 None 17-2161 17-2171 17-2051

Requirements
Engineer:
        1.  Must be registered as an Engineer-in-Training.
        2.  Must be actively engaged in education and/or experience in a curriculum approved by the Board for at least four years beyond that required for registration as an Engineer-in-Training.
        3.  Must pass a written eight-hour examination or qualify by reciprocity. An applicant who holds a valid registration in another state, jurisdiction, territory, or country may be considered for registration provided the applicant submits evidence to the Board that the education, experience, and examination requirements in the original jurisdiction are substantially identical to or better than those existing in Wyoming.
Engineer-in-Training:
        1.  Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering curriculum approved by the Board and pass a written eight-hour examination.

Restrictions
Fraud or deceit in obtaining registration.
Gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct in practice.
Violation of any provision of engineering law.

School Located in Wyoming
University of Wyoming - Laramie 
       College of Engineering

License
Professional engineers must be licensed by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors. Engineers cannot practice or use the title ‘Professional Engineer’ without a Wyoming license. Out-of-state engineers may not practice while application is pending.

Examination
Tests are administered annually or semi-annually in Laramie and Casper. Contact the State Board for specific information.
 

Fees
Application:
	Engineer License	$100.00
	Engineer-in-Training License	$ 50.00
	If U.W. Student	Waived
Examination:
	Engineer	$165.00
	Engineer-in-Training	$115.00
	Renewal (Every 2 Years)	$115.00

Licensing Agency
Christine Turk, Executive Director
State Board of Registration for Professional 
  Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors
6920 Yellowtail Drive, Suite 100
Cheyenne, Wyoming  82002
Phone: (307) 777-6155

Additional Sources of Information
National Engineering Consortium
505 North Lake Shore Drive, Suite 4808
Chicago, Illinois  60611

National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
P.O. Box 1686
Clemson, South Carolina 29633-1686

National Society of Professional Engineers
1420 King Street
Alexandria, Virginia  22314

Occupational Outlook Handbook:
"Engineers"

Wages Last Updated June 2008


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