Engineering Licensing in Williston Highlands CDP, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida requires licensure for persons who offer to perform or perform professional engineering services. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, "practice of engineering" means any service or creative work involving the application of engineering principles and data, including consulting, investigating, evaluating, designing, planning, or supervision of construction.

If you design structures, systems, or infrastructure; provide engineering consultation; or supervise engineering work in Williston Highlands, you must hold a professional engineer license issued by the state of Florida.

How to Get Licensed

1. Apply through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), which administers engineering licensure under the Construction Industry Licensing Board per Fla. Stat. § 489.107.

2. Meet qualification requirements under Fla. Stat. § 489.113:

3. Hold a degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
4. Complete the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
5. Accumulate four years of progressive experience under a licensed engineer

6. Pass the Professional Engineer (PE) exam specific to your engineering discipline

7. Military credit: If you have relevant military training and education, Fla. Stat. § 489.1131 allows credit toward experience and education requirements. Provide documentation to DBPR.

8. Submit your application to DBPR with exam scores, education transcripts, work experience documentation, and required fees.

The Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board, established under § 489.107, oversees the licensing process.

Local Requirements

Williston Highlands is an unincorporated CDP in Levy County. Building permits and engineering work oversight fall under Levy County jurisdiction. Contact the Levy County Building Department to determine permit requirements for your engineering project and to confirm whether local amendments to state requirements apply.

Review the Williston Highlands Municipal Code and Levy County ordinances for any local amendments or additional prerequisites beyond state licensure.

Exemptions

Under Fla. Stat. § 489.103, the following are exempt from licensure requirements:

• Employees of the federal, state, or local government performing engineering work within the scope of their employment
• Employees of licensed engineers performing work under direct supervision
• Work on single-family residential structures (limited exemption)
• Certain routine or minor work not requiring complex engineering judgment

Verify exemption applicability to your specific work with the DBPR before proceeding without licensure.

State Licensing Board Contact

Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE)
- Phone: 850-521-0500
- Website: https://fbpe.org/

References

• Fla. Stat. § 489.103 — Exemptions
• Fla. Stat. § 489.105 — Definitions
• Fla. Stat. § 489.107 — Construction Industry Licensing Board
• Fla. Stat. § 489.113 — Qualifications for practice; restrictions
• Fla. Stat. § 489.1131 — Credit for relevant military training and education
• Williston Highlands Municipal Code

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