Professional Engineer (PE) / Hawaii
2026 data Hawaii board official source

Hawaii 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 Hawaii data shows for Professional Engineer (PE)s

Hawaii sets the entry bar for professional engineer (pe)s at board-approved training and a passing score on FE Exam then PE Exam, with 4 years of supervised work experience expected, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Hawaii's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Bachelors Degree in Engineering".

The initial price tag is $410, and renewal costs $331 every 2 years. The license also carries an ongoing 30-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: NCEES model law: recognized in most states.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
11/100
Professional Engineer (PE) · Hawaii

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
$410
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$166/yr
$331 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 Hawaii

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors Degree in Engineering
Not specified
Exam Requirement
FE Exam then PE Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$410
Renewal Fee
$331
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 Hawaii licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Professional Engineer (PE) in Hawaii? ▼
Hawaii requires, passing an exam (FE Exam then PE Exam), and an initial fee of $410.
How do I get certified as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Hawaii? ▼
Certification as a professional engineer (pe) in Hawaii means clearing the state's checklist plus 4 years of work experience, and a passing exam score. The Hawaii licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Professional Engineer (PE) license to Hawaii from another state? ▼
Professional Engineer (PE) licenses generally reciprocate as follows: NCEES model law: recognized in most states. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Hawaii licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Hawaii require a background check for Professional Engineer (PE) licensing? ▼
There's no state-level background-check requirement for professional engineer (pe) licensing in Hawaii; some employers choose to screen candidates anyway.
What are the continuing education requirements for Professional Engineer (PE) in Hawaii? ▼
To stay licensed as a professional engineer (pe) in Hawaii, plan on 30 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $331.

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

  • See how Hawaii'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 Hawaii's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Hawaii overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Hawaii 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.