Visit the official Pennsylvania engineering board site
Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | Biennial; renews September 30 of odd-numbered years |
|---|---|
| PDH hours required | 24 PDH per biennium |
| Ethics hours | Check with your board |
| 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 |
| Other notes | The provided text does not state Pennsylvania professional engineer renewal rules. The Act 31 training requirement described applies to health-related licensees and funeral directors. |
What this means for firm owners in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania PE licenses renew on this schedule: biennial; renews September 30 of odd-numbered years. Each PE needs 24 PDH per biennium. Up to 12 PDH can carry forward to the next period.
Keep a record of each PE’s license status and renewal dates, and ask staff to confirm their PDH obligations with the Pennsylvania board.
When hiring a PE licensed elsewhere, confirm the Pennsylvania comity process with the board. An NCEES Record may support an application, but verify what Pennsylvania requires.
Owner checklist
- Ask each Pennsylvania PE to confirm their renewal deadline with the board.
- Have staff verify their PDH requirements and track completed hours.
- For out-of-state PE candidates, check the board’s comity process and whether an NCEES Record is needed.
- Confirm whether your firm must register with the board before providing engineering services.
Sources
- https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/resources/professional-licensing-resources/act-31
- https://www.pdhengineer.com/pe-continuing-education-requirements/
- https://ppi2pass.com/resources/pe-exam/pdh-requirements-by-state
