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General Engineering Contractors License (A) Description

A general engineering contractors license (Class A) allows a contractor to perform work on fixed works requiring specialized engineering knowledge and skill, including the following divisions or subjects: irrigation, drainage, water power, water supply, flood control, inland waterways, harbors, docks and wharves, shipyards and ports, dams and hydroelectric projects, levees, river control and reclamation works, railroads, highways, streets and roads, tunnels, airports and airways, sewers and sewage disposal plants and systems, waste reduction plants, bridges, overpasses, underpasses and other similar works, pipelines and other systems for the transmission of petroleum and other liquid or gaseous substances, parks, playgrounds and other recreational works, refineries, chemical plants and similar industrial plants requiring specialized engineering knowledge and skill, powerhouses, power plants and other utility plants and installations, mines and metallurgical plants, land leveling and earthmoving projects, excavating, grading, trenching, paving and surfacing work and cement and concrete works in connection with the above mentioned fixed works.

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How to Obtain a General Engineering Contractor License?

Before you can apply for a General Engineering contractor license, you must meet the following experience requirements:

  • Four (4) years of journeyman-level experience (within the past 10 years) performing or supervising A – General Engineering work
  • Valid Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
  • Must be at least 18 years old*

Don’t have four years of General Engineering experience? A college degree may be substituted for up to three (3) years of the required experience.

The State accepts self-employed experience.

To obtain your General Engineering contractor license, you are required to pass both the Trade examination and the Law & Business exam.

*Although you may apply for a General Engineering contractor license at 18 years old, it is recommended that applicants be at least 23 years old due to the experience requirements.

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Want to Dive Deeper Into the Class A Licensing Process?

We’ve created a step-by-step guide that walks you through everything you need to know about obtaining your Class A General Engineering License in California, from eligibility and application to exam preparation and compliance. Get clarity on the entire process before you begin.

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Our school offers a comprehensive California general contractor license course designed to help contractors meet state requirements, gain essential industry knowledge, and successfully obtain their licenses.

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To familiarize yourself with a state testing system, real exam structure, and question formats, you’ll get access to mock tests available online or via our mobile app. They simulate real exam conditions to help you test the waters before state exams.

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You’ll get access to comprehensive, well-structured, and illustrated materials covering all related topics for trade and law exams, including study guides, textbooks, online lectures, and live instruction classes, depending on the study option you choose.

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Get The Complete California Contractors License Prep Program

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This special offer includes:

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  • We Pay Your 1st Year Contractors License Bond

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You can work on large engineering projects such as highways, pipelines, dams, and more.
Yes, a college degree can substitute for up to three (3) of the required four (4) years of experience.
With our program, licensing can take as little as 6–8 weeks, depending on state processing times.

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Yes, we handle the review and submission process to ensure everything is done correctly the first time.

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