1. Each applicant for licensure as a professional engineer or professional land surveyor shall have all of the following requirements, respectively, to wit:

 a. As a professional engineer:

 (1) (a) Graduation from a course in engineering of four years or more in a school or college which, in the opinion of the board, will properly prepare the applicant for the examination in fundamental engineering subjects.

 (b) However, prior to July 1, 1988, in lieu of compliance with subparagraph division (a), the board may accept eight years’ practical experience which, in the opinion of the board, is of satisfactory character to properly prepare the applicant for the examination in fundamental engineering subjects.
 (c) Between July 1, 1988, and June 30, 1991, in lieu of compliance with subparagraph division (a), the board shall require satisfactory completion of a minimum of two years of postsecondary study in mathematics, physical sciences, engineering technology, or engineering at an institution approved by the board, and may accept six years’ practical experience which, in the opinion of the board, is of satisfactory character to properly prepare the applicant for the examination in fundamental engineering subjects.
 (d) For applicants who obtained an associate of science degree or a more advanced degree between July 1, 1983, and June 30, 1988, in lieu of compliance with subparagraph division (a), the board shall only require compliance with the provisions of subparagraph division (c) with regard to areas of study and practical experience. Applicants qualifying under this subparagraph division must meet the requirements of subparagraph (2), by June 30, 2001.
 (2) Successfully passing an examination in fundamental engineering subjects which is designed to show the knowledge of general engineering principles. A person passing the examination in fundamental engineering subjects is entitled to a certificate as an engineer intern.
 (3) In addition to any other requirement, a specific record of four years or more of practical experience in engineering work which is of a character satisfactory to the board.
 (4) Successfully passing an examination designed to determine the proficiency and qualifications to engage in the practice of engineering.
 b. As a professional land surveyor:

 (1) (a) Graduation from a course of two years or more in mathematics, physical sciences, mapping and surveying, or engineering in a school or college and six years of practical experience, all of which, in the opinion of the board, will properly prepare the applicant for the examination in fundamental land surveying subjects.

 (b) However, prior to July 1, 1988, in lieu of compliance with subparagraph division (a), the board may accept eight years’ practical experience which, in the opinion of the board, is of satisfactory character to properly prepare the applicant for the examination in fundamental land surveying subjects.
 (2) Successfully passing an examination in fundamental land surveying subjects which is designed to show the knowledge of general land surveying principles.
 (3) In addition to any other requirement, a specific record of four years or more of practical experience in land surveying work which is of a character satisfactory to the board.
 (4) Successfully passing an examination designed to determine the proficiency and qualifications to engage in the practice of land surveying. No applicant shall be entitled to take this examination until the applicant shows the necessary practical experience in land surveying work.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 542B.14

  • Board: means the engineering and land surveying examining board provided by this chapter. See Iowa Code 542B.2
  • Engineer intern: means a person who passes an examination in the fundamental engineering subjects, but does not entitle the person to claim to be a professional engineer. See Iowa Code 542B.2
  • engineering: means "professional engineer" or "professional engineering". See Iowa Code 542B.2
  • following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • land surveying: means "professional land surveyor" or "professional land surveying". See Iowa Code 542B.2
  • Land surveyor: means a person who engages in the practice of professional land surveying. See Iowa Code 542B.2
  • person: means individual, corporation, limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Practice of engineering: means any service or creative work, the adequate performance of which requires engineering education, training, and experience in the application of special knowledge of the mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences, such as consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, design and design coordination of engineering works and systems, planning the use of land and water, performing engineering surveys and studies, and the review of construction for the purpose of monitoring compliance with drawings and specifications, any of which embraces such services or creative work, either public or private, in connection with any utilities, structures, buildings, machines, equipment, processes, work systems, projects, and industrial or consumer products or equipment of a mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or thermal nature, insofar as they involve safeguarding life, health, or property, and including such other professional services as may be necessary to the planning, progress, and completion of the services identified in this subsection. See Iowa Code 542B.2
  • Practice of land surveying: includes providing professional services such as consultation, investigation, testimony, evaluation, planning, mapping, assembling, and interpreting reliable scientific measurements and information relative to the location of property lines or boundaries, and the utilization, development, and interpretation of these facts into an orderly survey, plat, or map. See Iowa Code 542B.2
  • Professional engineer: means a person, who, by reason of the person's knowledge of mathematics, the physical sciences, and the principles of engineering, acquired by professional education or practical experience, is qualified to engage in the practice of engineering. See Iowa Code 542B.2
  • Record: means the same as defined in section 554D. See Iowa Code 554E.1
  • Rule: includes "regulation". See Iowa Code 4.1
 2. The board may establish by rule a temporary permit and a fee to permit an engineer to practice for a period of time without applying for licensure.