Structural engineer licensing

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

This state issues a separate SE license required for designated structures (e.g. hazardous/essential facilities and taller buildings). Earn it via the NCEES 16-hour SE exam after your PE. Renews on the same CE terms as the state PE. It renews on the same terms as the Washington PE: every two years (biennial) with no state PDH requirement. PE License Pro applies the Washington PE rule to your SE 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 Washington and every other state you hold.

SE licensure
Separate license
Renewal cycle
every two years (biennial)
PDH (PE rule)
None
Approximate fee
$128

How structural engineering licensure works in Washington

Washington issues a separate Structural Engineer license. Because the SE renews on the same terms as the Washington PE, you track one set of continuing education.

Washingtondoes 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 Washington renewal rule to both.

Washington structural engineer FAQ

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

This state issues a separate SE license required for designated structures (e.g. hazardous/essential facilities and taller buildings). Earn it via the NCEES 16-hour SE exam after your PE. Renews on the same CE terms as the state PE.

How does a structural engineer renew in Washington?+

Your SE renews on the same terms as the Washington PE: every two years (biennial) with no state PDH requirement. PE License Pro applies that rule to your SE automatically and exports an audit-ready CE record.

How do I earn an SE license?+

Pass the NCEES 16-hour Structural Engineering (SE) exam after you hold a PE. In Washington (a practice-act state), the SE license is required to perform or stamp the structural work the state designates.

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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