Professional Engineer (PE) / Colorado
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Colorado Professional Engineer (PE) License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Provides engineering services to the public. Requires FE + PE exams.

What the Colorado data shows for Professional Engineer (PE)s

To practice as a professional engineer (pe) in Colorado, the state licensing board requires board-approved training, a passing score on FE Exam then PE Exam, and 4 years of supervised work experience. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Colorado's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Bachelors Degree in Engineering".

The initial price tag is $437, and renewal costs $352 every 2 years. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 30 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

On reciprocity, professional engineer (pe)s should know: NCEES model law: recognized in most states.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
10/100
Professional Engineer (PE) · Colorado

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training N/A
N/A
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$437
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$176/yr
$352 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
15.0 hrs/yr
30 hours every 2 years
Experience Required F
4 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Colorado

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors Degree in Engineering
Not specified
Exam Requirement
FE Exam then PE Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$437
Renewal Fee
$352
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
30 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Not Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
4 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Colorado licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Professional Engineer (PE) in Colorado? ▼
In Colorado, the license path calls for, a passing score on FE Exam then PE Exam, and a $437 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Colorado? ▼
Certification as a professional engineer (pe) in Colorado means clearing the state's checklist plus 4 years of work experience, and a passing exam score. The Colorado licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Professional Engineer (PE) license to Colorado from another state? ▼
For professional engineer (pe)s, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: NCEES model law: recognized in most states. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Colorado licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Colorado require a background check for Professional Engineer (PE) licensing? ▼
No statewide background-check mandate applies to professional engineer (pe) licensing in Colorado at this time - individual employers may still run their own screening.
What are the continuing education requirements for Professional Engineer (PE) in Colorado? ▼
Licensed professional engineer (pe)s in Colorado must complete 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $352.

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Professional Engineer (PE) in Colorado, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a professional engineer (pe)-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Colorado's professional engineer (pe) requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Professional Engineer (PE) in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state professional engineer (pe) license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Colorado's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Colorado overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Colorado licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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