Visit the official Arkansas engineering board site
Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | Biennial |
|---|---|
| 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 30 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 Arkansas
Arkansas PE licenses renew on this schedule: biennial. Each PE needs 30 PDH per biennium. Up to 30 PDH can carry forward to the next period.
Use the Arkansas board site to confirm the current rules for PE renewals, continuing education, and firm registration. Check those details before setting staff reminders or planning project assignments.
When hiring a PE licensed elsewhere, confirm the Arkansas comity process with the board. Do not assume an out-of-state license authorizes practice in Arkansas. Verify the engineer’s Arkansas status and any firm registration requirements with the board.
Owner checklist
- Check the board site for each Arkansas PE’s renewal deadline and required steps.
- Confirm the current PDH requirements and track staff records accordingly.
- Before assigning an out-of-state PE to Arkansas work, confirm the comity process, NCEES Record requirements, and license status with the board.
- Check with the board whether your firm must register and what steps apply.
Sources
- https://www.pels.arkansas.gov
- https://www.pdhengineer.com/pe-continuing-education-requirements/
- https://ppi2pass.com/resources/pe-exam/pdh-requirements-by-state
