California Occupational License
License Title:
Certified Engineering Geologist
Certified Engineering Geologist
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:
Certified Engineering Geologist
Examination Requirements: Certified Engineering Geologist Examination is a three (3) hour examination administered at a computer based testing center.
Application Fee: 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.
License: Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG)
Examination Frequency: Annual (fall only). For details and final filing dates, please refer to the Board’s website at: http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/applicants/exam_schedule.shtml.
Exam Locations: The Certified Engineering Geologist Examination is given statewide at designated locations. For more information, please refer to the Board’s website at: http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/applicants/exam_schedule.shtml.
Education Requirement: Graduation from a college or university with a major in geological sciences or any other discipline that, in the opinion of the Board, is relevant to geology.
Experience Requirement: Applicant must be a licensed Professional Geologist with either three (3) years of engineering geology related work experience under the supervision of a Certified Engineering Geologist; or five (5) years experience in responsible charge of professional engineering geology work. Experience must be of a character satisfactory to the Board. For more information, please refer to the Board’s website at: http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/pubs/forms/new_chg_check_list.pdf.
Special License Requirements: Must be a licensed Professional Geologist in California to take the examination.
Average Time to Process Application: Three (3) months.
Renewal: Every two (2) year
Occupations To Which This License Applies:Examination Requirements: Certified Engineering Geologist Examination is a three (3) hour examination administered at a computer based testing center.
Application Fee: 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.
License: Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG)
Examination Frequency: Annual (fall only). For details and final filing dates, please refer to the Board’s website at: http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/applicants/exam_schedule.shtml.
Exam Locations: The Certified Engineering Geologist Examination is given statewide at designated locations. For more information, please refer to the Board’s website at: http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/applicants/exam_schedule.shtml.
Education Requirement: Graduation from a college or university with a major in geological sciences or any other discipline that, in the opinion of the Board, is relevant to geology.
Experience Requirement: Applicant must be a licensed Professional Geologist with either three (3) years of engineering geology related work experience under the supervision of a Certified Engineering Geologist; or five (5) years experience in responsible charge of professional engineering geology work. Experience must be of a character satisfactory to the Board. For more information, please refer to the Board’s website at: http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/pubs/forms/new_chg_check_list.pdf.
Special License Requirements: Must be a licensed Professional Geologist in California to take the examination.
Average Time to Process Application: Three (3) months.
Renewal: Every two (2) year
| Occupation Title | SOC Code |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 192042 |