Engineering and surveying professions are regulated by the state, and you must pass licensing exams to practice.

The licensing process has two (2) parts (each is an approximately 8-hour exam):

Fundamentals part: Covers basic engineering/surveying subjects. In the afternoon, you can choose problems from your specialty.

Professional part: Covers your specialty’s professional subjects.

You may take the fundamentals exam during your final university semester by applying through Puerto Rico’s Department of State.

No, you must pass the fundamentals exam, obtain your certification number from the Department of State, and complete your CIAPR membership first.

Twice a year – April and October. (Industrial Engineering’s professional exam is only offered once a year, in October.)

CIAPR and its Development and Continuing Education Department offer review courses. Private universities and other organizations also offer prep courses.

You must request the exam application by contacting Engineering Examination Services via phone or email, or visit their website.

Request your certification as an Engineer or Surveyor-in-Training from the Examining Board. Then, visit CIAPR to complete your membership.

You can perform engineering/surveying work under the direct supervision of a licensed professional but cannot certify plans or assume primary responsibility.

You must renew it every five (5) years and complete continuing education requirements.

Yes:

• 4 years of experience after graduation.
• 3 years if you have a master’s degree.
• 2 years if you have a doctorate.

It begins when you complete your CIAPR membership.

Request your license from the Examining Board and update your status at CIAPR from Professional-in-Training to Licensed Professional.

Once licensed, order your professional seal and start certifying your work with your seal and signature.