Retired Engineers Status

The Pennsylvania General Assembly passed legislation that will allow retired professional engineers, land surveyors and geologists to obtain a “retired” license. Governor Corbett signed HB 1054, sponsored by Rep. Mark Mustio, on April 12. The bill is now Act 24 of 2012. This new category of license will exempt the licensee from having to meet the continuing education requirements mandated under the law. The “retired” license is different than “inactive status” as it allows for the use of title provided that it also includes the word “retired”  For example, a retired license holder could use titles such as “professional engineer (retired)” or “retired professional land surveyor”. The new license does not permit the retired licensee to practice. In fact, the licensee must certify to the Registration Board that he or she no longer practices at the time of application for the license.
If the licensee intends to return to active practice, then the licensee must complete the number of professional development hours required for each year exempted, not to exceed the annual requirement for two years.
Click here for a copy of the complete bill.

April Legislative Activity

HB 3 RE: Public-Private Transportation Partnerships (by Rep. Rick Geist, et al)
HB 1054 RE: Retired Engineers Board Licensees (by Rep. Mark Mustio, et al)
HB 1602 RE: Mechanics’ Lien (by Rep. Tom Killion, et al)
HB 1701 RE: State Geospatial Coordinating Council (By Rep. Bryan Cutler, et al)
HB 1915 RE: Capital Projects (by Rep. Karen Boback, et al)
HB 2242 RE: Capital Budget Act of 2011 for Highways Damaged by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee (By Rep. Matt Baker, et al)
SB 1136 RE: High-Performance State Government Buildings Standards Act (By Sen. John Rafferty, et al)

Click here to view the complete PSPE April 2012 Legislative Report

EIT/PE Review Courses

The Pittsburgh Chapter of PSPE sponsors review courses twice yearly for both the Engineer in Training (EIT/FE) and Professional Engineer (civil discipline) exams. These courses meet one evening per week to complement the semiannual examinations administered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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Licensing Information

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