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NCEES FE Environmental (Fundamentals of Engineering)

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FE FE Exam License: Complete Roadmap

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1

Map the NCEES OutlineYou are here

Print the FE Environmental specification and the table of contents of the FE Reference Handbook side by side.

10
hours
2

Core Technical Domains

Build competence in water/wastewater, environmental chemistry, and air quality (the three highest-weighted areas).

120
hours
3

Reference-Driven Problem Solving

Solve every problem using only the NCEES handbook to mimic CBT conditions and locate formulas fast.

70
hours
4

Full Timed Simulations

Sit two timed 110-question simulations and review every miss with detailed solutions.

30
hours
Estimated total study time
230 hours
That's about 23 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the FE Environmental Exam?

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Age
Education
Most candidates are in their final year of, or have graduated from, an EAC/ABET-accredited engineering program. State board rules vary.
Experience
No experience required to take the FE; PE licensure later requires typically 4 years of progressive engineering experience.
Additional Requirements
  • Choose the FE Environmental discipline at registration in your NCEES account.
  • Some states require state-board approval before scheduling; many allow direct NCEES scheduling.
  • Exam is delivered year-round at Pearson VUE test centers.

FE Environmental Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

8-16 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

NCEES allows one attempt per two-month testing window and no more than three attempts in a 12-month period.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$175 (NCEES)
Application FeeAny separate state-board fee is set by the licensing jurisdiction
Total Estimated Cost$175 plus board-specific application or processing fees
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The official pass rate is FE Environmental first-time pass rate is typically 67-74% (NCEES pass-rate tables, recent windows).. Our students do better.

100 Practice Questions

Mapped to the 12 NCEES FE Environmental knowledge areas with calculations and 2026 regulatory references.

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2026 EPA Regulations

Includes 2024 PFAS NPDWR, LCRI lead service line rule, PM2.5 NAAQS at 9 µg/m³, and methane Subpart W program.

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What You'll Study

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FE Environmental Exam Details

NCEES FE Environmental (Fundamentals of Engineering)

Administered by NCEES

Official Source
NCEES does not publish a fixed passing percentage (scaled scoring)
Passing Score
110
Questions
5
Hours
$175 NCEES exam fee (state board application fees may apply)
Exam Fee
Study time: 200-300 hours typical (8-16 weeks of focused study)
Prerequisites: Most candidates are seniors or graduates of EAC/ABET-accredited engineering programs; check your state board
Valid for: No national expiration after passing; licensure timelines and EI/EIT designations are board-specific

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official NCEES content outline

Mathematics, Probability & Statistics8-12 questions (~10%)

Calculus, ODEs, regression, hypothesis tests, numerical methods

Ethics & Professional Practice5-8 questions (~6%)

NCEES Model Rules, public safety, conflict of interest, sealing of documents

Engineering Economics4-6 questions (~5%)

Time value of money, AW/PW, B/C, replacement, inflation

Materials Science4-6 questions (~5%)

Concrete, corrosion, polymers (PVC, HDPE), geosynthetics

Environmental Science & Chemistry11-17 questions (~13%)

Stoichiometry, pH, alkalinity, hardness, BOD kinetics, Henry's law, Monod

Risk Assessment5-8 questions (~6%)

EPA 4-step paradigm, CDI, hazard quotient, slope factor cancer risk

Water Resources9-14 questions (~10%)

Hydrology, Manning, Streeter-Phelps, Darcy, Theis/Cooper-Jacob

Water & Wastewater Engineering12-18 questions (~14%)

Sedimentation, filtration, disinfection (CT), activated sludge, MBR, GAC, RO

Air Quality Engineering10-15 questions (~11%)

NAAQS, Gaussian plume, AP-42, ESP/baghouse, SCR/FGD, NSR/PSD

Solid & Hazardous Waste Engineering9-14 questions (~10%)

RCRA Subtitle C/D/I, F/K/P/U lists, TCLP, LDR, landfill design, USTs, remediation

Sustainability4-6 questions (~5%)

Triple Bottom Line, ISO 14040 LCA, GWP, LEED v4.1, cradle-to-cradle

Environmental Health & Safety5-8 questions (~5%)

OSHA PELs, hierarchy of controls, noise dose, hazardous-waste manifest, EPCRA TRI

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