Visit the official New Jersey engineering board site
Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | Biennial; renews April 30 of even-numbered years |
|---|---|
| PDH hours required | 24 PDH per biennium |
| Ethics hours | At least 2 PDH in professional practice ethics, and no more than 8 |
| State laws or rules hours | Check with your board |
| Carryover | Up to 12 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 New Jersey
New Jersey PE licenses renew on this schedule: biennial; renews April 30 of even-numbered years. Each PE needs 24 PDH per biennium. Ethics: at least 2 PDH in professional practice ethics, and no more than 8. Up to 12 PDH can carry forward to the next period.
Use the New Jersey board site to confirm the rules that affect your staff and firm. Check those details with the board, then track each PE’s renewal and professional development requirements and plan ahead for renewals.
When hiring a PE licensed elsewhere, confirm New Jersey’s comity requirements with the board. Ask whether an NCEES Record can support the application. Verify firm registration requirements with the board before offering engineering services.
Owner checklist
- Check the board site for each employee’s renewal deadline and requirements.
- Confirm required professional development hours and track staff progress.
- Before hiring an out-of-state PE, verify New Jersey’s comity process and whether an NCEES Record is accepted.
- Ask the board whether your firm must register before providing engineering services.
Sources
- https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/pels/Pages/default.aspx
- https://www.pdhengineer.com/pe-continuing-education-requirements/
- https://ppi2pass.com/resources/pe-exam/pdh-requirements-by-state
