Engineering Licensing in Atlantis city, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law requires a license for individuals who offer to perform or perform engineering services. Under Fla. Stat. § 489.105, "engineering" means the professional service or creative work of performing or offering to perform services such as consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, design, or supervision of construction for the purpose of assuring compliance with specifications and design in the erection, enlargement, alteration, or repair of any structure, building, machine, equipment, process, work, or public utilities.

If you design structures, systems, or infrastructure in Atlantis—or hold yourself out as capable of doing so—you need an engineering license issued by the state.

How to Get Licensed

The Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), established under Fla. Stat. § 489.107, issues engineering licenses.

Step-by-step process:

  1. Verify qualification: You must meet qualifications under Fla. Stat. § 489.113, which requires documented education (typically a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program) and relevant work experience. The Board specifies exact education and experience combinations.

  2. Check military credit: If applicable, Fla. Stat. § 489.1131 allows credit for relevant military training and education toward qualification requirements.

  3. Apply with the CILB: Submit your application, transcripts, work history documentation, and application fee directly to the Board (contact information available through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation).

  4. Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and Professional Engineer (PE) exams: These are administered through the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). You must pass the FE exam first, typically followed by work experience, then the PE exam.

  5. Receive your license: Once approved by CILB, your license is valid statewide, including in Atlantis.

Local Requirements

Engineering work in Atlantis must comply with the Atlantis Municipal Code, available at https://library.municode.com/fl/atlantis.

Consult the Atlantis Municipal Code and contact the Atlantis Building Department to determine:
- Permit requirements for engineering design and inspection work
- Local amendments to state licensing requirements
- Documentation and filing procedures specific to Atlantis

Palm Beach County may also have additional requirements depending on the project scope.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 exempts certain work from licensure, including:
- Work performed by officers or employees of federal, state, or local government agencies acting within their official capacity
- Certain limited design work below defined thresholds
- Work on your own property (with limitations)

Review the statute for complete exemption details.

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)