Legacy Applicants:
If you are a legacy applicant (if you submitted a paper application, approved before the launch of Structural Engineer applications in BPELSG Connect) you do not need to submit an application in BPELSG Connect and you do not need to contact the Board once you have passed the NCEES PE Structural Exam (for information on the exams acceptable for Structural Engineer licensure view the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding the Structural Engineer (SE) Exam). License numbers, for legacy applicants who have passed the exam and met all licensure requirements, will be automatically issued every two (2) weeks. You can search by name on License Lookup to check if your license number has been issued.
If you are unsure if you need to submit an application in BPELSG Connect, submit an email to BPELSG.Evaluator3@dca.ca.gov with your full name and a description of your circumstances.
New Applicants:
NCEES has converted the 16-hour Structural Exam to a computer-based testing (CBT) format. View the NCEES website for detailed information.
Do not submit your application for Structural Engineer licensure until you have passed the NCEES PE Structural Exam and satisfied the following requirements:
- Hold an unexpired, valid California license as a Civil Engineer.
- Satisfied the work experience requirements in accordance with Title 16, California Code of Regulations section 426.10(b).
For information on the exams acceptable for Structural Engineer licensure view the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding the Structural Engineer (SE) Exam. If you have not passed an accepted exam, proceed directly to NCEES to create and/or login to your MyNCEES account and register.
Once you have passed an acceptable exam scenario and have the required qualifying experience, submit your application for licensure using BPELSG Connect. For additional information, view the Structural Engineer Application Instructions.
There is no final filing date. Applications can be submitted and will be accepted on a continuous basis. View the Structural Engineer Application webpage for additional information.
Once you submit your application through BPELSG Connect, you will be able to login to your user profile to monitor the status of the application review and address any deficiencies.
Do not contact the Board for status updates; login to your BPELSG Connect account and refer to your dashboard for status updates. View the Application Status Definitions for detailed information.
