Structural engineer licensing

New Mexico structural engineer (SE) license: requirements and renewal.

New Mexico does not issue a separate Structural Engineer license. Structural engineering is practiced under the Professional Engineer (PE) license, which renews every two years (biennial), 30 PDH per cycle (including 2 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)
30 / cycle
Approximate fee
$155

How structural engineering licensure works in New Mexico

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

New Mexico requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle, including 2 ethics hours. Up to 15 excess hours can carry over to the next cycle.

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 New Mexico renewal rule to both.

New Mexico structural engineer FAQ

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

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

How does a structural engineer renew in New Mexico?+

You renew your PE license, which renews every two years (biennial), 30 PDH per cycle (including 2 ethics). PE License Pro tracks the renewal date and your PDH against the New Mexico 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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