Visit the official South Carolina engineering board site
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 | Up to 15 PDH may be carried into the subsequent renewal 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 | The provided text does not state the PE education, experience, or exam path, or firm registration requirements. |
What this means for firm owners in South Carolina
South Carolina’s renewal cycle is biennial, with 30 PDH required per period. Track each PE’s renewal date and completed hours so staff can plan ahead and avoid a last-minute scramble. Up to 15 PDH may be carried into the next renewal period, according to the board’s guidance.
If you hire a PE licensed elsewhere, confirm the South Carolina comity process with the board and ask whether an NCEES Record can support the application.
Owner checklist
- Track each South Carolina PE’s biennial renewal date.
- Record staff PDH and confirm they meet the 30 PDH requirement for the period.
- For PEs licensed elsewhere, check the board’s comity requirements and whether an NCEES Record is accepted.
- Confirm firm registration requirements on the board site.
