Visit the official Nebraska engineering board site
Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | biennial (two years) |
|---|---|
| PDH hours required | 30 actual hours (30 PDH) per biennium |
| Ethics hours | 1 hour per biennium |
| 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 | Certificate of authorization valid for two years and may be renewed for another two-year period |
| Other notes | Engineering-related learning must be technical or part of the professional body of knowledge; newly licensed engineers are exempt for their initial renewal period. |
What this means for firm owners in Nebraska
Up to 15 PDH can carry forward to the next period.
Track each Nebraska PE’s renewal date and continuing education. The cycle is two years, with 30 actual PDH hours, including one ethics hour, per biennium. Engineering related learning must be technical or part of the professional body of knowledge. Newly licensed engineers are exempt during their initial renewal period.
When hiring a PE licensed elsewhere, confirm the Nebraska comity process with the board and ask about using an NCEES Record. Check the board site for application steps and requirements. A firm offering engineering services also needs a certificate of authorization, valid for two years and renewable for another two year period. Track that certificate separately from individual PE renewals.
Owner checklist
- Record each Nebraska PE’s renewal date and plan to track 30 PDH hours, including one ethics hour, per biennium.
- For out of state PE hires, check Nebraska’s comity process and NCEES Record requirements with the board.
- Track the firm’s certificate of authorization and confirm renewal steps with the board.
Sources
- https://ea.nebraska.gov/continuing-education-ce-0
- https://ea.nebraska.gov/nebraska-engineers-and-architects-regulation-act
- https://ea.nebraska.gov/renew-your-license
- https://www.pdhengineer.com/pe-continuing-education-requirements/
- https://ppi2pass.com/resources/pe-exam/pdh-requirements-by-state
