Engineering Licensing in Callahan, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida regulates professional engineers under Chapter 489, Florida Statutes. Any person who offers to perform or performs professional engineering services in Callahan must hold a valid license from the state.

Per Fla. Stat. § 489.105, "professional engineering" means the performance of professional services or creative work requiring engineering education, training, and experience in solving complex engineering problems. This includes design, analysis, and consultation on construction projects, infrastructure, and systems affecting public safety.

Not all construction work requires an engineer's license. Many trades—electrical, plumbing, HVAC—have separate licensing tracks. If your work involves structural design, site engineering, or any analysis requiring professional engineering judgment, you likely need this license.

How to Get Licensed

Step 1: Meet Education Requirements
You must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent) per Fla. Stat. § 489.113.

Step 2: Gain Experience
You need four years of work experience under a licensed professional engineer. Credit for relevant military training and education may apply (Fla. Stat. § 489.1131).

Step 3: Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
Apply to the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107) to sit for this national exam.

Step 4: Pass the Professional Engineer (PE) Exam
After meeting experience requirements, take the PE exam in your engineering discipline.

Step 5: Apply for Florida Licensure
Submit your exam results and application to the Florida Board of Professional Engineers. The Board issues the license.

The Board processes applications and administers exams. Contact them directly for current fees, exam dates, and application procedures—these are not specified in municipal code.

Local Requirements

Callahan is located in Nassau County. Permits for projects requiring professional engineering review are issued by the Town of Callahan Building Department or Nassau County, depending on project location and type.

Review the Callahan Municipal Code for local permit procedures, design standards, and any amendments to state requirements.

Exemptions

Per Fla. Stat. § 489.103, the following are exempt from licensing:
- Employees of licensed engineers working under direct supervision
- Public employees performing engineering work for government agencies
- Certain routine work on existing structures that does not create new hazards
- Work that does not involve public safety or welfare

State Licensing Board Contact

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

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)