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Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | Biennial |
|---|---|
| PDH hours required | 30 PDH per biennium |
| Ethics hours | Check with your board |
| State laws or rules hours | Check with your board |
| Carryover | Maximum 15 PDH may be carried forward into the next registration period. |
| 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 | Licensees registered for six months or more of a period receive prorated PDH requirements. PDH records must be retained for five years and provided for an audit when requested. |
What this means for firm owners in Oregon
Oregon requires 30 PDH per biennium. Licensees registered for six months or more of a period receive prorated requirements. Track each PE’s renewal period and PDH, and keep records for five years so staff can provide them if the board requests an audit. Confirm renewal dates and any individual requirements with the board.
When hiring a PE licensed elsewhere, confirm the Oregon comity process with the board. The board may use an NCEES Record as part of that process, so check what an applicant needs to submit. Confirm those directly with the board before offering services that may require firm registration.
Owner checklist
- Track each Oregon PE’s biennial renewal period and 30 PDH requirement, including any prorated requirement.
- Keep PDH records for five years and make them available if requested for an audit.
- For out-of-state hires, confirm Oregon comity steps and NCEES Record requirements with the board.
