Structural engineer licensing

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

Wisconsin 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
$78

How structural engineering licensure works in Wisconsin

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

Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin renewal rule to both.

Wisconsin structural engineer FAQ

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

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

How does a structural engineer renew in Wisconsin?+

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 Wisconsin 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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