Professional Engineer (PE) / New Jersey
2026 data New Jersey board official source

New Jersey Professional Engineer (PE) License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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

What the New Jersey data shows for Professional Engineer (PE)s

Becoming a licensed professional engineer (pe) in New Jersey means clearing a defined set of hurdles: board-approved training, a passing score on FE Exam then PE Exam, and 4 years of supervised work experience once the applicant turns 18. New Jersey regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Bachelors Degree in Engineering".

Upfront cost is $351, with renewal running $286 on a 2-year cycle. 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.

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

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
12/100
Professional Engineer (PE) · New Jersey

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
$351
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$143/yr
$286 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 New Jersey

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors Degree in Engineering
Not specified
Exam Requirement
FE Exam then PE Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$351
Renewal Fee
$286
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 New Jersey licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Professional Engineer (PE) in New Jersey? ▼
New Jersey requires, passing an exam (FE Exam then PE Exam), and an initial fee of $351.
How do I get certified as a Professional Engineer (PE) in New Jersey? ▼
New Jersey licenses professional engineer (pe)s who complete its requirements (4 years of experience) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the New Jersey licensing board.
Can I transfer my Professional Engineer (PE) license to New Jersey from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for professional engineer (pe)s nationally works like this: NCEES model law: recognized in most states. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into New Jersey. Verify the specifics with the New Jersey licensing board.
Does New Jersey require a background check for Professional Engineer (PE) licensing? ▼
No statewide background-check mandate applies to professional engineer (pe) licensing in New Jersey at this time - individual employers may still run their own screening.
What are the continuing education requirements for Professional Engineer (PE) in New Jersey? ▼
New Jersey ties continued professional engineer (pe) licensure to 30 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $286 renewal fee.

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

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

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