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Chair’s Corner: Easing Experience Rules for Graduate Students

Five years ago, the state’s professional licensing boards were asked to review their rules and make necessary changes to “keep Florida on a trajectory toward continued prosperity.” As part of this review, FBPE has revised its rule regarding experience equivalence that can be counted while earning a graduate engineering degree on a part-time basis while working full-time.

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Rule Change Affects Engineering Graduate Students

Effective Jan. 30, 2024, the Florida Board of Professional Engineers allows applicants seeking licensure as Professional Engineers in Florida to count both full-time work experience and up to 12 months of experience equivalents earned while enrolled part-time in a graduate engineering program culminating in a master’s or doctorate degree

Wiker, David A., PE

PE No. 54280 – SUSPENDED
Case No. 2022029520

Licensee was charged with violating Section 471.033(1)(a), Florida Statutes, and Rule 61G15-19.001(6)(s), Florida Administrative Code, renewing a Professional Engineer license without having completed all required continuing education on or before Feb. 28, 2019.