Visit the official Virginia engineering board site
Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | Biennial; renews at the end of the month the license was first issued |
|---|---|
| PDH hours required | 16 PDH per biennium |
| Ethics hours | Check with your board |
| State laws or rules hours | Check with your board |
| Carryover | No carryover |
| 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 board text states that professional engineers must attest to completing 16 hours of continuing education to renew or reinstate their licenses. |
What this means for firm owners in Virginia
Virginia PE licenses renew on this schedule: biennial; renews at the end of the month the license was first issued. Each PE needs 16 PDH per biennium. Extra hours do not carry forward.
Virginia’s board says professional engineers must attest to completing 16 hours of continuing education to renew or reinstate a license. Track each employee’s renewal date and continuing education records, then confirm the cycle, PDH rules, and timing on the board site.
If you hire a PE licensed elsewhere, confirm the Virginia comity process and NCEES Record requirements with the board.
Owner checklist
- Track each Virginia PE’s renewal date and continuing education records.
- Confirm the renewal cycle, PDH details, and timing on the board site.
- For out-of-state PE hires, confirm comity requirements and NCEES Record steps with the board.
- Check the board site for firm registration requirements.
Sources
- https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/APELS/
- https://www.pdhengineer.com/pe-continuing-education-requirements/
- https://ppi2pass.com/resources/pe-exam/pdh-requirements-by-state
