Visit the official Illinois engineering board site
Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | Biennial; PE licenses renew November 30 of odd-numbered years |
|---|---|
| PDH hours required | 30 PDH per biennium |
| Ethics hours | 1 PDH |
| 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 Illinois
Illinois PE licenses renew on this schedule: biennial; PE licenses renew November 30 of odd-numbered years. Each PE needs 30 PDH per biennium, including 1 PDH of ethics. Up to 15 PDH can carry forward to the next period.
Keep a record of each PE’s renewal status and professional development hours, and plan ahead so renewal deadlines do not catch your projects short staffed. The board’s page is the place to confirm the renewal cycle, PDH requirements, any ethics or Illinois specific hours, and whether unused hours can carry over.
When hiring a PE licensed elsewhere, confirm the Illinois comity process with the board. Ask whether an NCEES Record can support the application.
Owner checklist
- Check the board site for each employee’s Illinois renewal deadline and requirements.
- Track each PE’s completed PDH and confirm any ethics, Illinois specific, and carryover rules with the board.
- For out of state PE candidates, confirm the comity process and NCEES Record requirements with the board.
- Confirm with the board whether your firm needs registration and what steps apply.
Sources
- https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/profengineer.html
- https://www.pdhengineer.com/pe-continuing-education-requirements/
- https://ppi2pass.com/resources/pe-exam/pdh-requirements-by-state
