Engineers practice in many areas, including (but not limited to) chemical, civil, environmental, electrical, mechanical, structural, agricultural, aeronautical/aerospace, fire protection, manufacturing, industrial, nuclear, petroleum and safety.

The Board and its subcommittees review, evaluate and act on applications for licenses. Board members are members of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying. This council prepares national examinations for the regulated professions, develops uniform standards for comity registration among the states, and acts as a clearinghouse for the law enforcement activities of its member boards.