Visit the official Arizona engineering board site
Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | Every three years, on the original licensure date |
|---|---|
| PDH hours required | No continuing education requirement for PEs |
| Ethics hours | No separate requirement |
| State laws or rules hours | Not applicable |
| Carryover | Not applicable |
| 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 Arizona
Arizona PE licenses renew on this schedule: every three years, on the original licensure date. Arizona has no PDH requirement for PE renewal, but staff who hold licenses in other states still need to meet those states' rules.
Use the Arizona board site to confirm PE renewal dates, renewal requirements, and any professional development requirements. Set reminders for each licensed employee and check the board’s rules before planning work around a renewal.
If you hire a PE licensed elsewhere, confirm with the board how to apply for Arizona licensure by comity and whether an NCEES Record is part of the process. Confirm with the board whether your firm must register and what steps apply. The board’s site is btr.az.gov.
Owner checklist
- Check the board site for each Arizona PE’s renewal date and requirements.
- Confirm any PDH requirements with the board, then track staff records.
- Before hiring an out-of-state PE, confirm the comity process and NCEES Record requirements with the board.
- Confirm whether your firm needs registration and how to complete it.
Sources
- https://btr.az.gov/
- https://www.pdhengineer.com/pe-continuing-education-requirements/
- https://ppi2pass.com/resources/pe-exam/pdh-requirements-by-state
