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

Oregon Professional Engineer (PE) License Requirements

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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 Oregon data shows for Professional Engineer (PE)s

Oregon's path to professional engineer (pe) licensure runs through board-approved instruction, 4 years of supervised work experience, and a passing score on FE Exam then PE Exam before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Oregon folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Bachelors Degree in Engineering".

Upfront cost is $475, with renewal running $381 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.

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

Licensing Ease Score

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

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
$475
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$191/yr
$381 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 Oregon

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors Degree in Engineering
Not specified
Exam Requirement
FE Exam then PE Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$475
Renewal Fee
$381
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 Oregon licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Professional Engineer (PE) in Oregon? ▼
Oregon's requirements cover, the FE Exam then PE Exam exam, and an initial fee of $475.
How do I get certified as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Oregon? ▼
To become a licensed professional engineer (pe) in Oregon, you must meet the state's requirements and 4 years of work experience. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Oregon licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Professional Engineer (PE) license to Oregon 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 Oregon licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Oregon require a background check for Professional Engineer (PE) licensing? ▼
No statewide background-check mandate applies to professional engineer (pe) licensing in Oregon at this time - individual employers may still run their own screening.
What are the continuing education requirements for Professional Engineer (PE) in Oregon? ▼
Oregon ties continued professional engineer (pe) licensure to 30 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $381 renewal fee.

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What to do with this professional engineer (pe) license

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

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

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