Visit the official Colorado engineering board site
Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | Biennial; renews October 31 of odd-numbered years |
|---|---|
| PDH hours required | No PDH requirement for PE renewal |
| Ethics hours | Not applicable |
| 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 |
| Other notes | Professional Engineers are not required to complete continuing education to maintain or renew a license. |
What this means for firm owners in Colorado
Colorado PE licenses renew on this schedule: biennial; renews October 31 of odd-numbered years. Colorado has no PDH requirement for PE renewal, but staff who hold licenses in other states still need to meet those states' rules.
Colorado does not require Professional Engineers to complete continuing education to maintain or renew a license. Still, track each PE’s license renewal dates and confirm renewal timing and other requirements on the board site.
When hiring a PE licensed elsewhere, confirm Colorado comity requirements with the board, including whether an NCEES Record applies.
Owner checklist
- Track each Colorado PE’s license renewal date and confirm renewal timing on the board site.
- Confirm on the board site whether any PDH, ethics, state-specific, or carryover rules apply.
- For PEs licensed elsewhere, check Colorado comity requirements and whether an NCEES Record applies.
- Confirm firm registration requirements with the board before providing engineering services.
Sources
- https://dpo.colorado.gov/AES
- https://www.pdhengineer.com/pe-continuing-education-requirements/
- https://ppi2pass.com/resources/pe-exam/pdh-requirements-by-state
