Who We Are

The State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors was established in 1933 to regulate the professions of engineering and surveying in the state of Ohio. The Board ensures only qualified individuals are licensed to practiced engineering and surveying by requiring minimum educational standards, testing, and experience prior to licensure in order to demonstrate the individual is qualified to be in responsible charge of engineering and surveying projects.

The Board consists of five members appointed by the Governor and employs eight full-time staff to carry out the day to day operations of the board. The board’s main office is located at 77 S High Street Suite 2472 Columbus Ohio 43215.

Board's Mission

The Board’s mission is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Ohio by providing effective licensure and regulations of professional engineers, professional surveyors, and firms offering engineering and surveying services in Ohio

This mission is accomplished by ensuring only qualified individuals and firms are licensed to practice engineering and surveying in Ohio and ensuring Ohio’s laws and rules governing the practice of engineering and surveying are followed.