Visit the official New York engineering board site
Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | Triennial; renews at the end of the licensee's birth month |
|---|---|
| PDH hours required | 36 PDH per three-year registration period |
| Ethics hours | 1 PDH |
| State laws or rules hours | Check with your board |
| Carryover | Check with your board |
| 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 | The text describes the general registration renewal process but does not state New York PE-specific renewal or continuing-education rules. |
What this means for firm owners in New York
New York PE licenses renew on this schedule: triennial; renews at the end of the licensee's birth month. Each PE needs 36 PDH per three-year registration period, including 1 PDH of ethics.
Set up a process to track each New York PE’s renewal timing, and confirm the renewal cycle and deadlines on the board’s website. Check the board site for required PDH, ethics, and state-specific hours, as well as any carryover rules.
When hiring a PE licensed elsewhere, confirm New York’s comity requirements with the board. An NCEES Record may be relevant, but verify whether and how it applies.
Owner checklist
- Confirm each New York PE’s renewal cycle and deadlines on the board’s website.
- Verify required PDH, ethics, and state-specific hours, plus any carryover rules.
- For hires licensed elsewhere, check New York’s comity process and whether an NCEES Record is needed.
- Confirm whether your firm must register with the state.
Sources
- https://www.op.nysed.gov/registration-renewal/online-registration-renewal
- https://www.pdhengineer.com/pe-continuing-education-requirements/
- https://ppi2pass.com/resources/pe-exam/pdh-requirements-by-state
