Structural engineer licensing

District of Columbia structural engineer (SE) license: requirements and renewal.

District of Columbia does not issue a separate Structural Engineer license. Structural engineering is practiced under the Professional Engineer (PE) license, which renews every two years (biennial), 20 PDH per cycle (including 1 ethics). PE License Pro tracks your PE here and reminds you before it lapses.

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SE licensure
Under the PE
Renewal cycle
every two years (biennial)
PDH (PE rule)
20 / cycle
Approximate fee
$155

How structural engineering licensure works in District of Columbia

District of Columbia does not issue a separate Structural Engineer license. Structural engineers practice under the Professional Engineer (PE) license and renew it like any other PE.

District of Columbia requires 20 PDH per 2-year cycle, including 1 ethics hour. Hours do not carry over between cycles.

An SE is earned via the NCEES 16-hour Structural Engineering exam, taken after you hold a PE. PE License Pro tracks your SE and PE side by side and applies the District of Columbia renewal rule to both.

District of Columbia structural engineer FAQ

Does District of Columbia have a separate Structural Engineer (SE) license?+

No. District of Columbia does not issue a separate SE license; structural engineering is practiced under the Professional Engineer (PE) license.

How does a structural engineer renew in District of Columbia?+

You renew your PE license, which renews every two years (biennial), 20 PDH per cycle (including 1 ethics). PE License Pro tracks the renewal date and your PDH against the District of Columbia rule.

How do I earn an SE license?+

Pass the NCEES 16-hour Structural Engineering (SE) exam after you hold a PE.

Can my firm track everyone's SE and PE licenses and our CoAs?+

Yes. The firm plan gives one admin dashboard for every engineer's SE and PE licenses and CE, plus your firm's Certificates of Authorization across every state.

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