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Founded by NSPE in 1951, Engineers Week (February 20–26, 2022) is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. This year’s theme is Reimagining the Possible! Visit NSPE for more information.

As mandated by Act 725 of 2021, the Arkansas State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors has implemented a waiver of the initial licensing fee for applicants who qualify for the Workforce Expansion Act of 2021. If the initial applicant is currently receiving assistance through the Arkansas Medicaid Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance

The Arkansas State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors (The Board) a Division of the Arkansas Department Labor & Licensing at 623 Woodlane Dr., Little Rock, AR, 72201 is proposing amendments to its Administrative Rule. The proposed Rule Amendments will: 1) amend and clarify the Rules of the Board to be in

Staff has tested and verified that the PELS Renewals and Roster Search technical issue has been resolved and full functionality restored! We wish to thank you for your patience and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.

A Technical issue is impacting our Renewals and Roster Search features, resulting in an error message, or incorrect data, being displayed.  Please be assured that our programmers are working to resolve the issue and we apologize for any inconvenience.  We expect the issue to be resolved within 24 hours.

Licenses ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9 must renew this year.  Your expiration date can be verified at http://www.arkansas.gov/pels/search/search.php   If the expiration date shows 31-Dec-21 it will expire Friday, December 31, 2021 and there is no grace period.  If your records indicate differently, please call our office. Renewal Instructions: Access – PELS at https://pelslicensing.arkansas.gov Login

Licenses ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9 must renew this year.  Your expiration date can be verified at http://www.arkansas.gov/pels/search/search.php   If the expiration date shows 30-Jun-21 it will expire Wednesday, June 30, 2021 and there is no grace period.  If your records indicate differently, please call our office.   What you need:• Your Username &

Effective with the 9/1/2020 Rule change, a Professional Surveyor must have at least two PDH of AR Standards of Practice No. 1 for Property Boundary Surveys and Plats (Minimum Standards) for each renewal period as part of the 30 PDH requirement.  A Professional Surveyor (PS) may now be exempt (from the Continuing Education Requirement) if

National Surveyors Week (March 21-27, 2021) is a celebration of the land surveying profession. The Goal is to raise awareness of the land surveying profession by educating the public through classroom contact, media, and visible public service. National Surveyors Week was proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan, on February 13, 1984 and is a cooperative effort

The Office of the Arkansas Attorney General has issued an Emergency Advisory regarding a telephone scam targeting Arkansans who hold a professional license issued by the state. Imposters are posing as agents of the licensing office with claims that the licensee is under investigation and their license has been suspended. The licensee’s caller ID may