Engineering Licensing in Worthington Springs, Florida

Who Needs a License

Florida law regulates "engineers" and "engineering" as defined in Fla. Stat. § 489.105. Anyone offering professional engineering services in Worthington Springs must hold an active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the state.

Work requiring licensure includes designing structures, systems, or infrastructure; preparing construction documents; and providing professional engineering consultation on projects subject to state regulation. Fla. Stat. § 489.113 establishes restrictions on unlicensed practice and defines the scope of regulated engineering work.

How to Get Licensed

State Licensing Process:

  1. Apply to 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 Education and Experience Requirements per Fla. Stat. § 489.113:

  3. Hold a degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or equivalent
  4. Satisfy work experience requirements (typically 4 years of progressive engineering experience under a licensed PE)
  5. Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

  6. Pass the Professional Engineer (PE) exam in your discipline

  7. Military Credit: If applicable, Fla. Stat. § 489.1131 allows credit for relevant military training and education toward licensure requirements.

  8. Submit your application, transcripts, exam results, and experience documentation to DBPR. Processing typically takes 4–8 weeks.

Local Requirements

Worthington Springs is located in Union County, Florida. Contact the Worthington Springs Town Building Department or Union County Building Department to determine which authority issues construction and engineering permits for your project.

Review the Worthington Springs Municipal Code for any local amendments, additional permit requirements, or restrictions on engineering work within town limits. Municipal codes may impose local review standards beyond state law.

Exemptions

Fla. Stat. § 489.103 exempts certain work from licensure:
- Work performed by employees of licensed engineers (under direct supervision)
- Certain equipment design and manufacturing operations
- Work on projects below specific threshold values or complexity levels
- Federal employees performing engineering work for the United States

Review § 489.103 in full to confirm whether your specific project qualifies for an exemption.

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)