In Canada, the professional engineer (P.Eng.) designation represents the highest standards of engineering knowledge, experience and professionalism in the country.
Individuals may only call themselves a professional engineer, or a P.Eng., if they possess a P.Eng. licence from the Canadian province or territory in which they reside. To become a P.Eng. in Ontario, the person must be licensed by Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
Follow the steps below to apply for a P.Eng. licence.
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2Complete application requirements
- Academic requirements according to your academic stream
- Experience requirement
- Identification
- Good Character Assessment
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3Submit P.Eng. licence application
- You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt after submitting the online application.
- PEO will review your application and provide a confirmation of completeness within 10 days of submitting the application.
- If the application is incomplete, you will get 60 days for one redemption attempt.
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4PEO assessment and National Professional Practice Exam
PEO will assess the following requirements within 180 days:
- Academic Verification
- Experience Assessment
- Good Character Assessment
Please note that you will be required to attempt the National Professional Practice Exam within 180 days from the moment your application is confirmed to be completed. For information regarding the schedule for the upcoming sittings, please visit the National Professional Practice Examination webpage.
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5Application decision
a) Licence granted
- Congratulations! If a licence is granted, the applicant is required to pay a registration fee to become a licence holder.
b) Notice of Proposal
- Applicants who have received a Notice of Proposal to refuse to issue a licence from the Registrar may request a hearing by the Registration Committee. For more information visit the Tribunals and Hearings Registration page.
- Outcomes after hearing: licence granted or application closed