Structural engineer licensing

Puerto Rico structural engineer (SE) license: requirements and renewal.

Puerto Rico does not issue a separate Structural Engineer license. Structural engineering is practiced under the Professional Engineer (PE) license, which renews every two years (biennial), 50 PDH per cycle. 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)
50 / cycle
Approximate fee
$120

How structural engineering licensure works in Puerto Rico

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

Puerto Rico requires 50 PDH per 2-year cycle. 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 Puerto Rico renewal rule to both.

Puerto Rico structural engineer FAQ

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

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

How does a structural engineer renew in Puerto Rico?+

You renew your PE license, which renews every two years (biennial), 50 PDH per cycle. PE License Pro tracks the renewal date and your PDH against the Puerto Rico 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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