How To Become A Chartered Engineer With Engineers Ireland Registration

 A Chartered Engineer is a leader in the industry. They work ethically and maintain the highest standard of competency and professional integrity. The professional develops new technology and uses innovative and creative methods to sort out complex issues.

Note: From 1 January 2013, the educational requirement for becoming a Chartered Engineer is a Master’s Degree in engineering with accreditation from Engineers Ireland. A graduate who has an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in engineering recognized by Engineers Ireland, attained prior to 2013, continues to fulfill the education standard necessary to attain a Chartership. Qualifications from outside Ireland accredited under the Washington Accord are acceptable as fulfilling the education level for the Chartered status.

Benefits of attaining a Chartership:

1.   Seal of approval:

When you attain this status (CEng MIEI), you will hold a seal of approval from your peers for your competence and knowledge.

2.   Building regulation sign-off:

A professional with this credential is empowered to work as an assigned certifier and also have specific powers in relation to Fire and Safety Certification and the construction of Childcare facilities and Nursing Homes.

3.   International recognition:

You will be recognized as an expert engineer in many countries, which will give you a competitive advantage on a global stage. If you already hold a professional title, you can have it mutually recognized by Engineers Ireland.

4.   Be an industry leader:

Becoming a Chartered Engineer Ireland will allow you to use your influence and expertise to promote the engineering profession and to progress developments in your field. According to experts, you will be able to earn €5,000 more annually than an engineering professional without a professional title.

 

How to become a Chartered Engineer with Engineers Ireland Registration?

1.   Check eligibility:

This first step is to check your eligibility to apply for this grade, or any of the professional titles, by logging into your membership profile.

2.   Read the regulations:

We advise you to read carefully the Chartered Engineer Regulations and supporting documents.

3.   Application:

Log into your membership to apply for this credential using the link.

4.   Supporters:

You need to have your application validated by supporters who are Chartered Engineers with Engineers Ireland registration. For alternative support, you need to contact the membership team.

5.   Payment:

The application fee for this credential is €400.

6.   Assessment and interview:

After each deadline, your application is assessed, and if it is successful, then you will be invited to the Interview stage.

You should ask your supporters to give you constructive feedback on the following things:

Ask them whether you have adequately expressed your own roles and responsibilities.

You must know from them whether you thoroughly demonstrated each of the competencies. 

Ask them to tell you about your grammar, syntax and spelling standard to know whether they fulfill the criteria of a professional report.

Ensure that your essays reflect your own opinions, arguments, analysis and conclusion by taking their feedback.

Make sure that they are satisfied that you meet the standard for a Chartered Engineer.