New York Engineer Continuing Education Requirements
New York engineers must complete 36 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by New York State Education Department (NYSED) — State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology.
Applies to NY Professional Engineer — Standard Triennial.
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Requirements at a glance
What New York requires of engineers
- CE hours required
- 36 hours
- per renewal 3 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- License classes
- NY Professional Engineer — Standard Triennial
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The course New York engineers need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics New York State Education Department (NYSED) — State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology requires.
- 1 license class
36 hours
of board-approved CE every 3 years
- NY Professional Engineer — Standard Triennial
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics New York engineers must cover
New York State Education Department (NYSED) — State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Ethicsmin. 1 hour
Engineering — General/Electivemin. 35 hours
Engineering Technical and Professional Practice (Elective)min. 35 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in New York
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 36 hours and topics New York State Education Department (NYSED) — State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 3 years through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your New York engineer license.
Questions New York engineers ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do New York engineers need?
- New York engineers must complete 36 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by New York State Education Department (NYSED) — State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology.
- Which license classes does the New York engineers CE requirement apply to?
- The 36 hours requirement applies to: NY Professional Engineer — Standard Triennial.
- What topics are required for New York engineers continuing education?
- New York State Education Department (NYSED) — State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology requires coverage of: Ethics (1 hour); Engineering — General/Elective (35 hours); Engineering Technical and Professional Practice (Elective) (35 hours).
- Can New York engineers complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the New York requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official New York engineers licensing resources
- New York State Education Department (NYSED) — State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology
The New York board that licenses engineers and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from New York State Education Department (NYSED) — State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology’s published rules and were last verified on September 10, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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Every engineers course is built to meet New York State Education Department (NYSED) — State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.
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Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
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Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.
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