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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2Provide your personal information to confirm your intention to proceed
We will reach out in 5 business days with a link that will allow you to begin your application.
Note: This online form is not an application. It is a survey used to determine whether you might qualify to begin an application.
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3Complete application requirements
- Academic requirements according to your academic stream
- Experience requirement
- Identification
- Good Character Assessment
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4Submit 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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5PEO assessment and National Professional Practice Exam
PEO will assess the following requirements within 180 days:
- Academic Assessment
- National Professional Practice Examination
- Experience Assessment
- Good Character Assessment
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6Application 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