California Occupational License
License Title:
Geotechnical Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer
Department of Consumer Affairs
Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists
Geologists and Geophysicists Program
Licensing Agency Contact Information:
| Address: | 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 300 Sacramento, CA 95833 - 2944 |
| Phone Number: | (916) 263-2222
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| Fax Number: | (916) 263-2246
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| Internet Address: | http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov |
License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:
Geotechnical Engineer
Examination Requirement: 8-hour California Geotechnical Engineering examination.
Fees: Application: For current fee schedule, please refer to the Board's website at http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/applicants/application_fees.shtml.
Background Check: Completing a background check is required for licensure. All applicants are required to submit fingerprints prior to sitting for examination. This applies to all new and refile applicants. For more information, please refer to the Board’s website at: http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/applicants/fingerprinting.shtml.
Examination Frequency: Year-round examination cycle. Please refer to the Board's website at: www.bpelsg.ca.gov.
Exam Locations: Statewide at designated locations. Please refer to the Board's website at: www.bpelsg.ca.gov.
Experience Requirement: Four (4) years of responsible charge experience in geotechnical engineering after licensure as a Civil Engineer, less a maximum of one year credit for post-graduate education (if not previously used). Applicants must have a valid, unexpired license as a Civil Engineer in California. Please refer to the Board's website at: www.bpelsg.ca.gov.
Average Time to Process Application: Three (3) months.
Renewal: Every two (2) years. For renewal information, please refer to the Board's website at: http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/licensees/renewal_info.shtml.
Authority: Business and Professions Code, Chapter 7, Section 6763.
Occupations To Which This License Applies:Examination Requirement: 8-hour California Geotechnical Engineering examination.
Fees: Application: For current fee schedule, please refer to the Board's website at http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/applicants/application_fees.shtml.
Background Check: Completing a background check is required for licensure. All applicants are required to submit fingerprints prior to sitting for examination. This applies to all new and refile applicants. For more information, please refer to the Board’s website at: http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/applicants/fingerprinting.shtml.
Examination Frequency: Year-round examination cycle. Please refer to the Board's website at: www.bpelsg.ca.gov.
Exam Locations: Statewide at designated locations. Please refer to the Board's website at: www.bpelsg.ca.gov.
Experience Requirement: Four (4) years of responsible charge experience in geotechnical engineering after licensure as a Civil Engineer, less a maximum of one year credit for post-graduate education (if not previously used). Applicants must have a valid, unexpired license as a Civil Engineer in California. Please refer to the Board's website at: www.bpelsg.ca.gov.
Average Time to Process Application: Three (3) months.
Renewal: Every two (2) years. For renewal information, please refer to the Board's website at: http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/licensees/renewal_info.shtml.
Authority: Business and Professions Code, Chapter 7, Section 6763.
| Occupation Title | SOC Code |
| Civil Engineers | 172051 |