Can the SVT student get a professional engineering (PE) license along with a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license?
Yes, students can obtain a P.E. license. Surveying engineering technology positions do not require a professional engineering license and most graduates do not pursue licensing as a PE. However, some graduates have pursued and earned their professional engineering license. Maine makes no distinction between a regular engineering graduate and a technology graduate in pursuing an engineering license. It is more difficult to obtain an engineering license as a SVT graduate because of the focus of the program. SVT seniors are required to take the fundamentals of surveying (SIT) licensing exam.
