Visit the official Rhode Island engineering board site
Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | Biennial; renews June 30 of odd-numbered years |
|---|---|
| PDH hours required | No PDH requirement for PE renewal |
| Ethics hours | Not applicable |
| State laws or rules hours | Not applicable |
| Carryover | Not applicable |
| 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 Professional Engineer page states that no continuing education is required to renew a PE registration. |
What this means for firm owners in Rhode Island
Rhode Island PE licenses renew on this schedule: biennial; renews June 30 of odd-numbered years. Rhode Island has no PDH requirement for PE renewal, but staff who hold licenses in other states still need to meet those states' rules.
The board says continuing education is not required to renew a Rhode Island PE registration. You still need a reliable way to track each employee’s renewal timing and confirm current requirements on the board site.
If you hire a PE licensed elsewhere, confirm the Rhode Island comity process with the board.
Owner checklist
- Confirm each Rhode Island PE’s renewal date and filing requirements on the board site.
- Track staff renewals, and confirm whether any continuing education requirement has changed.
- For a PE licensed elsewhere, confirm the comity application steps and NCEES Record requirements with the board.
- Check whether your firm must register with the board before providing engineering services.
Sources
- https://bdp.ri.gov:443/professional-engineers/renew-reinstate-or-amend
- https://www.pdhengineer.com/pe-continuing-education-requirements/
- https://ppi2pass.com/resources/pe-exam/pdh-requirements-by-state
