Engineers Ireland

Your Route to the Chartered Engineer Title

About Us Established 1835

Multi Disciplinary

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25,000+ Members

Professional home for

Global Engineers

Sole body for awarding

Registered Professional
titles

Vision
Engineers Ireland is a community of creative professionals
delivering sustainable solutions for society.
Professional home for Global Engineers

48%

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of all new members in
2022 were Global
Engineers, individuals
who achieved their
engineering qualification
outside of Ireland
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Membership

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Regions
We have 12 regional
branches connecting
Engineers Ireland

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members around
the country and
overseas.
Divisions
Enhance interaction with content relevant to you
Societies
Our eleven engineering societies
represent special interest

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Pathways to Membership
How to become a member

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Accredited Unaccredited Irish Unaccredited Qualifications No Formal
Engineering Engineering EU/Non EU Relating to Engineering
Qualifications Qualifications Engineering Engineering qualification + 15
Qualification Years experience
 Qualifications Relating to Engineering
Biotechnology Environmental Science

Chemistry Geology

Mathematics
Construction Management/Project
Management Nanotechnology
Energy Physics

Verification of CV outlining Letter from

qualification and engineering Engineering Peer
transcripts of experience 800 – confirming working in
results 1,000 words an engineering role
 How to join
Engineers Ireland?

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5

Fill out a short online A verified copy of your There is a payment fee of €280 Your educational information is Based on their outcome, you will
application form. qualification(s) is/are required. required to become a member sent to our Membership and be elected to a grade of
Find out more on the Join Now Find out more on on the of Engineers Ireland Qualification Board membership
section of the website "Verifying Qualifications" section
 Am I Eligible?

1. 2. 3. 4.
You must be a You must have the Must possess the relevant You must demonstrate
member with prerequisite standard work experience to a minimum of 35
Engineers Ireland for a of Engineering demonstrate the hours of CPD per year
minimum of 3 months Qualifications competences of a for the last two years
Chartered Engineer
Professional & International Recognition
Badge of Excellence
Seal of Approval
Maximise Your Career Opportunities

Why become a
Chartered
Engineer?
 Mutual Recognition Agreements
What titles are covered by these agreements?
Chartered Engineer/ Professional Engineer

Associate Engineer/ Incorporated Engineer/ Professional What is a Mutual

Recognition Agreement?
Engineering Technologist (only transferable from United Kingdom
and South Africa)
This is an agreement
Engineering Technician/ Professional Engineering Technician (only between certain countries
transferable from United Kingdom and South Africa)
to provide mutual
How Do I Apply? recognition of an engineer’s
professional title.
Mutual Recognition Agreement applications cannot be submitted
online

Please email your request to membership@engineersireland.ie

with subject line Mutual Recognition Agreement and include
details of the title you hold and what professional body awarded it
to you
Which route do
you take?
 To Find Out Your Route:

Membership
Dashboard

Experiential Route -
Initial Assessment:
Chartered Engineer
Regulations and Guidance Notes

Please familiarise yourself with both

of these documents in advance of
your application

These documents have been

prepared to provide support,
assistance, and advice to you as you
prepare your application as a
Chartered Engineer.

The documents explains how to

confirm your eligibility for the title;
competences expected of a
Chartered Engineer; how to
complete your application; and
what to expect after you have
submitted it.
Discipline Specific Competency Documents
Professional Titles
Assets

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Our members are rightly proud to use their
professional titles such as Engineering
Technician, Associate Engineer, Chartered
Engineer and Fellow, to demonstrate their
professional value.

Title badges demonstration

These personally curated graphics include:

- An email banner
- An icon for your email signature
- A header image for use on your LinkedIn account
Upcoming Changes
Regulations and associated Guidance
being updated
January 2024 will be the final deadline
under the current regulations
New Regulations & Guidance will be
published in February
These new changes reflect
Engineers Ireland’s new Accreditation
Criteria and align up with the new
International Engineering Alliance
Professional Competences
Anyone currently preparing an
application should aim for the
upcoming deadline in January
Chartered Engineer Application - Home Screen
Career Summary Table
Career Summary
Report

Chronological order, significant

engineering work

Personal contribution &

responsibilities

Problems you faced

Solutions you found

Engineering judgements you made

Pay particular attention to spelling,

syntax and grammar
Glossary of Terms
Further Learning:
Additional Learning Outcomes
What is a learning outcome?
What an engineer knows, understands and has the ability to do
on completion of a learning process in an academic setting

1,200 – 3,000 words for each statement. These should be written

in the first person

Use guidance notes to assist you in identifying the best examples Three Learning Outcomes
to be demonstrated:
Provide specific examples, highlighting your design and technical
involvement, rather than your managerial input Design
Research
Keep your application concise, ensuring your argument is clear Broadening of Expertise
and easy to understand, as would be expected of a master’s
degree graduate
 The Five Competences

Engineering Application of Leadership Communication Ethical Practice

Knowledge Engineering Skills Skills
Knowledge

*Please refer to our Guidance Notes and our Discipline Specific Competency Documents*
 CPD

Self Evaluation

Minimum of 35 hours

Minimum Requirement 2 years prior to application

CPD & Future Development Statements

For this ‘self-directed learning’,
Structured, "self-directed learning", in a planned and Engineers Ireland recommends
a maximum of 14 hours of the
organised manner, also counts. This includes structured 35-hour requirement.
reading of journals or reports, or online viewing of
presentations or tutorials.
What Counts As CPD?
CPD
 Candidates are required to write 500 words for both essays

Engineering topic of your choice

1st Essay You need to articulate your professional opinion
Demonstrate that you are passionate about engineering
and that you have thought through the topic extensively

2nd Essay
Two Chartered Engineers

They must be familiar with your formation

Read report and get involved with your

application before submission

They should guide you and review your

application to identify deficits

Alternative Supporters - They must have an Two Supporters

accredited engineering degree - Washington
Accord. Allow adequate time to notify
Engineers Ireland and your own supporters .
Three Chartered Engineer

10 Minutes Verbal Presentation

Use first person statements as much as

possible

Highlight your most important key roles

All interviews are continuing to take place The Interview

online.
 Deadline For Submission

January Submission June Submission

Deadline for Submission Deadline for Submission
Last Friday In January Last Friday In June

Assessment of Application Assessment of Application

February July/August

Professional Interviews Professional Interviews

March/April/May/June September/October/November/December
 Chartered Engineer Of The Year

Every year, the top Chartered Engineers are selected from

nearly 400 engineers who complete the process

These are shortlisted for Chartered Engineer of the Year

Each finalist then presents a show case project to an

adjudication panel
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One of these finalists is then awarded the Chartered
Chartered Engineer of the Year 2023 Engineer of the Year
We generally say a minimum of 5 years of professional experience is required

Every 6 months, set yourself a reminder to evaluate and plan your CPD

Do you have annual professional reviews? Utilise relevant information in

these for your application

After each project, record a one-page document, outlining all aspects of the
project for your own records

Contact your supporters well in advance of beginning your application to

make sure that they are willing to support you

For any method of application, please note this is a written application only,
do NOT include tables, graphs, pictures etc
Some final tips
Allow yourself plenty of time to complete the application to the best of your
ability. Work back from the deadline date and set yourself monthly and
and advice...
weekly goals.
Upcoming Changes
Regulations and associated Guidance being updated

January 2024 will be the final deadline under the current regulations

New Regulations & Guidance will be published in February

These new changes reflect Engineers Ireland’s new Accreditation Criteria

and align up with the new International Engineering Alliance
Professional Competences.

Anyone currently preparing an application should aim for the upcoming

deadline in January.