Structural engineer licensing

Florida structural engineer (SE) license: requirements and renewal.

Florida does not issue a separate Structural Engineer license. Structural engineering is practiced under the Professional Engineer (PE) license, which renews every two years (biennial), 18 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)
18 / cycle
Approximate fee
$49

How structural engineering licensure works in Florida

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

Florida requires 18 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 Florida renewal rule to both.

Florida structural engineer FAQ

Does Florida have a separate Structural Engineer (SE) license?+

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

How does a structural engineer renew in Florida?+

You renew your PE license, which renews every two years (biennial), 18 PDH per cycle (including 1 ethics). PE License Pro tracks the renewal date and your PDH against the Florida 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. Everyone gets their own dashboard for their own licenses and CE. Admins see the whole firm, plus your Certificates of Authorization, business registrations, and annual renewal costs. Add people by email or upload your existing spreadsheet. Admins get a monthly summary email.

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