Visit the official Alabama engineering board site
Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | Biennial; renews December 31 of odd-numbered years |
|---|---|
| PDH hours required | 30 PDH per biennium |
| Ethics hours | Check with your board |
| State laws or rules hours | Check with your board |
| Carryover | Up to 15 PDH |
| Path to a PE license | ABET-accredited engineering degree, FE exam, about four years of qualifying experience under a PE, then the PE exam |
| Firm registration | Check with your board |
What this means for firm owners in Alabama
Alabama PE licenses renew on this schedule: biennial; renews December 31 of odd-numbered years. Each PE needs 30 PDH per biennium. Up to 15 PDH can carry forward to the next period.
Use the Alabama board site to confirm the rules that affect your firm. Check the board site for current details, then track each employee’s renewal and PDH status and plan ahead for deadlines.
When hiring a PE licensed elsewhere, confirm Alabama’s comity process with the board. Ask whether an NCEES Record is needed and what steps apply before the engineer performs work that requires an Alabama license. Confirm with the board whether your firm must register and what requirements apply.
Owner checklist
- Check the board site for PE renewal dates and set a reminder for each employee.
- Confirm the board’s PDH requirements and keep a record of each employee’s progress.
- Before hiring an out-of-state PE, confirm Alabama’s comity steps and whether an NCEES Record is required.
- Confirm with the board whether your firm must register and what rules apply.
Sources
- https://bels.alabama.gov
- https://www.pdhengineer.com/pe-continuing-education-requirements/
- https://ppi2pass.com/resources/pe-exam/pdh-requirements-by-state
