Visit the official Wisconsin engineering board site
Renewal and PDH at a glance
| Renewal cycle | Biennial; renews July 31 of even-numbered years |
|---|---|
| PDH hours required | 30 PDH per biennium |
| Ethics hours | 2 PDH |
| State laws or rules hours | Check with your board |
| Carryover | Up to 15 PDH |
| 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 Wisconsin
Wisconsin PE licenses renew on this schedule: biennial; renews July 31 of even-numbered years. Each PE needs 30 PDH per biennium, including 2 PDH of ethics. Up to 15 PDH can carry forward to the next period.
Use the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services site to confirm renewal deadlines and professional development requirements, including any ethics or state-specific hours and carryover rules. Set up a process to track each PE’s renewal status and PDH records, then check the board site before planning renewal timing.
When hiring a PE licensed elsewhere, confirm the Wisconsin comity process with the board. An NCEES Record may be part of the process, so check the board site for current requirements. Confirm on the board site whether your firm needs registration and what rules apply.
Owner checklist
- Check the Wisconsin board site for the renewal cycle and deadlines.
- Confirm PDH, ethics, state-specific hour, and carryover requirements.
- Track each Wisconsin PE’s renewal status and PDH records.
- Check the board site for comity requirements, NCEES Record details, and firm registration rules.
Sources
- https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/ProfessionalEngineer/Default.aspx
- https://www.pdhengineer.com/pe-continuing-education-requirements/
- https://ppi2pass.com/resources/pe-exam/pdh-requirements-by-state
