Nevada General Engineering (A) Contractor License
The General Engineering (A) Contractor License allows you to do the following work:
- Fixed works
- Irrigation
- Drainage
- Water supply and power
- Flood control
- Harbors
- Bridges
- Sewers and sewage disposal systems
- Chemical plants and industrial plants (specialized engineering knowledge and skill is required)
- Power plants
- Piers, foundations and structures (or work incidental thereto)
- Railroads
- Highways
- Refineries
- Inland waterways
- Transmission pipelines of petroleum and other liquid or gaseous substances
- Tunnels
- Airports and airways
How to Get a Nevada General Engineering (A) Contractor License?
- To Get a Nevada General Engineering (A) Contractor License, obtain a Nevada Business ID before starting the Contractor Application. The business ID is an official document issued by the Nevada Secretary of State. To complete the business ID application, contact the office and apply to obtain a Nevada State Business License
- Gather the following documents requested by the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) to submit with the application:
- Experience Documentation (NSCB Contractor License Requirements)
- Copies of driver's licenses or government-issued IDs
- History of past and current employment
- Submit a check, cashier's check, or money order payable to NSCB
- Background Disclosure Statement and Fingerprint Background Waiver
- Financial Statement
- Child Support Information Statement | Sole Proprietors ONLY
- A Signature must be provided on the application where requested
- Submit the completed Certification of Work Experience with one of the following specifications:
- Proof of past work history of a minimum of 4 years (1460 days) of work experience as a journeyman, foreman, supervision employee, or contractor in the specific or similar classification requested within 15 years of filing this application. Provide a Certification of Work Experience for each Trade Qualifier practiced at the time of work experience. Each certificate does NOT have to demonstrate four years of experience
- Verify the eligibility for Licensure by Endorsement with the State Equivalency Chart
- Proof of transferable military training and experience
- Proof of an active Master's Certification issued by an officially recognized agent or governmental agency similar to the General Engineering (A) classification
- Complete the Nevada Contractor License Application Form with all documents and submit to the Board
- After the application has been submitted and the work experience has been verified, await an Examination Eligibility form
- Take and Pass the following tests administered by PSI©:
- Once the Nevada State Contractors Board has approved the license, the applicant must send proof of Workers' Compensation Insurance and the License Bond indicated on the approval letter
- When the General Engineering (A) contractor license issuance is completed, the NSCB will send it via mail to the address of the application
Nevada General Engineering (A) Contractor License Exam Prep Courses
Nevada General Engineering (A) Contractor License Exams
Below is all the information related to the trade and Management Survey exams, including the official reference lists.
Nevada General Engineering (A) Contractor Trade Exam
- Testing Method: Computer Based
- Testing Company: PSI©
- Number of Questions: 100
- Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
- Time Allowed: 3 Hours
- Minimum Passing Score: 70 Questions
- Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
- Sewers (4)
- Water and Piping (11)
- Gas and Liquid Fuel Piping (12)
- Paving (12)
- Excavation, Compaction, and Grading (12)
- Safety (7)
- Steel (6)
- Piles (4)
- Concrete (14)
- Traffic Control (3)
- Welding (6)
- NV One-Call (3)
- Electrical Transmission Lines (6)
- PSI© General Engineering (A) Official Content Outline
Nevada General Engineering (A) Contractor Management Survey Exam
- Testing Method: Computer Based
- Testing Company: PSI©
- Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
- Number of Questions: 60
- Time Allowed: 120 Minutes
- Minimum Passing Score: 45 (75% correct)
- Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
- Licensing (10)
- Estimating and Bidding (7)
- Lien Law (3)
- Financial Management (12)
- Tax Laws (5)
- Labor Laws (5)
- Project Management (3)
- Contracts (6)
- Risk Management (4)
- Environmental and Safety (5)
- PSI© Management Survey Official Content Outline
Nevada General Engineering (A) Contractor Book Set
This set of books includes all required references for the General Engineering (A) and Management Survey exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.
NEVADA GENERAL ENGINEERING (A) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
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NEVADA GENERAL ENGINEERING (A) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
Sales price: $1,981.51
Nevada General Engineering (A) Contractor Exam Books
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The Bureau of Water Pollution Control contain...Bureau of Water Pollution Control Fact Sheets
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The NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids...NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Cod
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The B31.8 Code covers the design, fabrication...Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Syst
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Provides insight into proven practices that w...The Contractors Guide to Quality Concrete Con
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Placing Reinforcing Bars covers all aspects o...Placing Reinforcing Bars
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OSHA (CFR 29 Part 1926) is the leading safety...CFR (OSHA) Title 29 Part 1926 (1903 1904 1910
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The Installation Guide for Ductile Iron Pipe ...Installation Guide for Ductile Iron Pipe
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Pipe & Excavation Contracting is an important...Pipe & Excavation Contracting
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Pipe Welding Procedures continue to reinforce...Pipe Welding Procedures
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Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge C...Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge C
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This "how-to" manual presents state-of-the-ar...Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook
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The Pipefitter's Handbook is the primary refe...Pipefitters Handbook
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This book aims to continue the safety and pro...Suggested Marking Guidelines and The Nevada O
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As published by the Steel Joist institute, th...Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joi
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Training and Certification of Field Personnel...Level 1 Unbonded PT Field Installation
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Concrete Pipe & Box Culvert Installation is a...Concrete Pipe & Box Culvert Installation
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The Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook is the ...The Linemans and Cablemans Handbook 2023 Edit
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Nevada General Engineering (A) Management Survey Exam Book
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Nevada Construction Business and Law Manual i...Nevada Construction Business and Law Manual
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