Visit the official Tennessee engineering board site
Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | Biennial; renews at the end of the licensee's birth month |
|---|---|
| PDH hours required | 24 PDH per biennium |
| Ethics hours | Check with your board |
| 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 |
What this means for firm owners in Tennessee
Tennessee PE licenses renew on this schedule: biennial; renews at the end of the licensee's birth month. Each PE needs 24 PDH per biennium.
Use the Tennessee Board of Architects and Engineers site to confirm the rules that apply to your staff.
When hiring a PE licensed elsewhere, confirm Tennessee’s comity process with the board. Ask whether an NCEES Record is needed.
Owner checklist
- Check the board site for each Tennessee PE’s renewal deadline and requirements.
- Confirm the board’s PDH rules and track each employee’s progress.
- Before hiring an out-of-state PE, confirm the comity process and whether an NCEES Record is needed.
- Ask the board whether your firm must register and how to complete registration.
Sources
- https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/architects-engineers.html
- https://www.pdhengineer.com/pe-continuing-education-requirements/
- https://ppi2pass.com/resources/pe-exam/pdh-requirements-by-state
