Visit the official West Virginia engineering board site
Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | Biennial; active PE licenses expire December 31 of even-numbered years. |
|---|---|
| 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 | Certificate of Authorization (COA) renewals are biennial; active firm COAs expire December 31 of odd-numbered years. |
What this means for firm owners in West Virginia
Track each PE’s renewal date and completed PDH. Active licenses renew every two years and expire December 31 of even-numbered years. The requirement is 30 PDH per biennium, and up to 15 PDH may carry into the next renewal period. Confirm any ethics or state-specific requirements on the board site.
When hiring a PE licensed elsewhere, confirm the West Virginia comity process with the board and ask whether the applicant has an NCEES Record. Check the board site for application details. Firm COAs renew every two years and active certificates expire December 31 of odd-numbered years, so track firm renewals separately from staff licenses.
Owner checklist
- Record each PE’s license expiration date and plan for renewal by December 31 of the applicable even-numbered year.
- Track 30 PDH for each biennium and verify carryover and any other education requirements with the board.
- For out-of-state PE hires, confirm the comity process with the board and ask about an NCEES Record.
- Track the firm’s COA renewal and expiration date, and confirm renewal details with the board.
Sources
- https://services.wvpebd.gov/coa/renewal/unavailable.asp
- https://services.wvpebd.gov/pe/renewal/
- https://www.wvpebd.gov/Continuing-Education
