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

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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

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

Louisiana 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 Louisiana's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Bachelors Degree in Engineering".

Budget $385 to get started, plus $312 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 30 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

For professional engineer (pe)s, the reciprocity picture is: NCEES model law: recognized in most states.

Licensing Ease Score

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

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
$385
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$156/yr
$312 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 Louisiana

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors Degree in Engineering
Not specified
Exam Requirement
FE Exam then PE Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$385
Renewal Fee
$312
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 Louisiana licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Professional Engineer (PE) in Louisiana? ▼
Louisiana's requirements cover, the FE Exam then PE Exam exam, and an initial fee of $385.
How do I get certified as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Louisiana? ▼
Louisiana licenses professional engineer (pe)s who complete its requirements (4 years of experience) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Louisiana licensing board.
Can I transfer my Professional Engineer (PE) license to Louisiana 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 Louisiana licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Louisiana require a background check for Professional Engineer (PE) licensing? ▼
Louisiana does not currently require a criminal background check for professional engineer (pe) licensing, though this may vary by employer or specific role.
What are the continuing education requirements for Professional Engineer (PE) in Louisiana? ▼
Licensed professional engineer (pe)s in Louisiana must complete 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $312.

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What to do with this professional engineer (pe) license

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

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

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