CODIA VS. NSPE comparison chart (registration process and other features.
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Organization CODIA
Members Professionals ONLY.
(Architects, civil engineers,
and topographic surveyors).
Aimed specifically towards
the construction area and
related engineers.
First Step Satisfy all requirements in
order to start the sign up
process.
Membership No clear distinction between
members, other than extra
benefits for extra payments.
Registration Format Physical, you get all your
papers and go personally to
the office.
Payment Everyone pays
NSPE
Professionals and students.
Aimed at all types of
engineers (mechanical,
structural, civil, electrical,
etc.) and government and
industry topics.
Satisfy any of the
requirements valid for
different types of
memberships. There is a
clear distinction between
members.
*Licensed members:
Engineers with valid
certifications from the US or
other countries. Retired
engineers.
*Member: Person holding a
valid an Engineer-in-training
or engineer intern
certification.
*Student member: Students
in ABET-accredited
engineering programs.
*Graduate member: person
with a bachelors degree that
does not still qualify for being
a student member.
*Online: In their website
NSPE.org
*By mail: Downloading a PDF
and mailing it to Boston.
*By phone: Calling NSPE
member services at 888-285-
6773
Free for certain students.
Specific fees according to
professional and member
type.
Payments Fees
Time required for
application to be processed
for membership in the
institution.
Time required for getting a
final license or PE.
RD$1,000 the moment the Initial payment of $220
papers are deposited + dollars covers full
RD$670 when the exequatur membership, and enrollment
is ready. (Includes RD$300 in state society and National
Codia Fee + RD$200 society. Some pay $154
compensation fee + depending on the state.
RD$100 ID + RD$ 50 of a Students pay from $0 to $50.
book and RD$20 of certain
copies.) Payment calculator provided
on the website for each
specific case.
7-14 business days starting
from day of receipt of the
application. (Both students
and professionals)
1 year of continuous working, 4 years of continuous
then PE is approved. working in the area, then PE
is approved.