Structural engineer licensing

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

Massachusetts does not issue a separate Structural Engineer license. Structural engineering is practiced under the Professional Engineer (PE) license, which renews every two years (biennial) with no state PDH requirement. PE License Pro tracks your PE here and reminds you before it lapses.

Free for your first license. We'll remind you at 90, 60, and 30 days before every renewal, for Massachusetts and every other state you hold.

SE licensure
Under the PE
Renewal cycle
every two years (biennial)
PDH (PE rule)
None
Approximate fee
$150

How structural engineering licensure works in Massachusetts

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

Massachusettsdoes not require continuing education for PE (and therefore SE) renewal. If you hold licenses in other states, you'll still need to track their CE.

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 Massachusetts renewal rule to both.

Massachusetts structural engineer FAQ

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

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

How does a structural engineer renew in Massachusetts?+

You renew your PE license, which renews every two years (biennial) with no state PDH requirement. PE License Pro tracks the renewal date and your PDH against the Massachusetts 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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