OAR 820-010-4000: Qualifications for Registration as a Structural Engineer

In order to qualify for registration as a Professional Structural Engineer in Oregon, an applicant for registration must provide all of the following: (1) Evidence satisfactory to the Board of active Oregon registration as a Professional Engineer, in good standing. (2) Evidence satisfactory to the Board of passing or having passed the NCEES PE Structural Examination, Building Sections, or the structural examinations offered during the timeframes as follows: (a) 1952–2003, the 8-hour Western Region general and 8-hour Western Region in-depth. This examination was also known as the “Western States” or the California 16-hour SE exam; (b) 1986–October 2005, the 8-hour NCEES general (SE I) and the 8-hour NCEES in-depth (SE II); (c) 2004–2011, the 8-hour NCEES in-depth (SE II) and: (A) The 8-hour Washington Structural III; or (B) The 8-hour California Structural III. This examination was also known as the “California Structural Engineering Seismic Examination (CSESE),” the California Structural Examination 2 (CSE2),” and the “California Structural Engineering Exam.” (d) 2011-October 2023, the NCEES 16-hour Structural Examination, Buildings Modules. (3) Evidence satisfactory to the Board of having obtained two years of structural engineering experience, including engineering work on at least two significant structures that consists of: (a) design; or (b) analysis; or (c) peer review or quality control; of either (A) the primary structural frame and its elements or parts; or (B) the lateral force resisting system and its elements or parts. (4) Application must include all of the following: (a) A completed Registration Application form. (b) The Board will verify that the Applicant holds active registration as an Oregon professional engineer, in good standing. (c) Official verification of successful passage of the NCEES PE Structural Examination, Building Sections or the structural examinations listed under subsection (2)(a) through (d). (d) Notwithstanding paragraph (c) of this rule, for applicants whose Oregon registration as a structural engineer has been revoked, or delinquent for 5 years or more due to refusal to renew or suspension, passing the structural exams listed in subsection (2)(a) through (d), no more than two years before applying for a new registration, is required. Official verification of successful passage of the NCEES PE Structural Examination Building Sections, taken and passed no more than two years before applying for a new registration, must be included in the single application packet. NOTE: The PE Structural examinations are written and scored by the NCEES and administered by NCEES Exam Administration Services. Consult NCEES for examination dates, times, locations, cost, and details. (e) A completed Experience Details form describing active practice in structural engineering for at least two significant structures. (f) Five references from individuals with knowledge of the Applicant’s structural engineering work on significant structures: (A) All five references must attest to the Applicant’s ability, professional experience, or both. All five references must complete the Reference Details form. (B) At least three of the five references must hold active Structural Engineer registration in a jurisdiction with NCEES membership. (C) The Board may, for good cause and upon written application, reduce the number of references required for an Applicant. (g) Any and all professional disciplinary records of the Applicant, including but not limited to final orders, letters of reprimand, stipulations, and settlement agreements. (h) The required application fee.