Civil Engineer

Licensing Process
Assessment of: P Academic credentials P Work experience P Character and reputation P English language skills

APEGGA Application
(Application processing fee $430)

(TOEFL test additional cost $200 to $250)

P National Professional Practice Examination (NPPE) (additional cost $140)

APEGGA Decision

Conditional Approval
Conditions: Fundamentals of Engineering exam ($165) Canadian work experience: Provisional license ($145)

Additional Training Required

Academic, language and/or bridging training (cost and duration vary)

Applicant Not Accepted

Optional Occupations
Civil Engineering Technologist Community and Park Planner Environmental Engineer

Registration

(Annual membership dues $435)

Civil Engineer
Licensing Process Description of Occupation Civil Engineers plan, design and supervise the construction, maintenance and shutting down of structures and facilities. They can specialize in several areas, including construction, geotechnical, infrastructure, land development, structural, transportation and water resource engineering. Civil engineers solve problems such as pollution, traffic congestion, urban development, community planning, drinking water and energy needs. Obtaining Licensure in Alberta Civil Engineers must be licensed by the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA) to practice in Alberta. Internationally educated Civil Engineers can and should begin the application process before they arrive in Alberta. They should apply to APEGGA as a Foreign Licensee using the APEGGA Application for Registration. Links to the Application Forms and other resources are at the end of this document. Complete the APEGGA Application for Registration, and provide detailed and accurate answers to all questions. When your application is complete with all documents, sign it and send it to APEGGA at the following address: APEGGA Head Office 1500 Scotia One 10060 Jasper Avenue NW Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4A2 Canada Licensing Requirements Internationally educated Civil Engineers must meet the following licensing requirements: 1. Academic Credentials An undergraduate degree in Engineering is required.
! Complete the Request for Academic Documents and send it to the school where you completed your Engineering degree(s). ! Degrees and transcripts should be provided to APEGGA directly by universities and/or colleges. ! If documents are written in another language, APEGGA will provide translation servicesfree of charge.

2. Work Experience You will need four (4) years of experience working professionally as an Engineer, including one (1) year experience working as an Engineer in Canada.
! Enter your work experience information in the Work Experience Record document. ! APEGGA will contact supervisors and references for verification of experience, character and English language competency.

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! It is important to inform current and past employers that they will be contacted by APEGGA to verify work experience duties and length of employment details. ! If you meet all APEGGA registration requirements except for Canadian work experience, you are eligible for a Provisional License to complete the Canadian work experience requirements (see below).

3. Good Character and Reputation Good character and reputation will be confirmed by the references you provide. 4. Payment Provide payment with your Application for Registration. Payment summary is at the end of this document.
! You can send a money order, certified cheque or enter a credit card number in the application.

5. English Language You must be competent in the English language, both written and oral, and be able to effectively communicate in the workplace. If English is not your native language you may demonstrate your English skills by either taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or by providing APEGGA with a handwritten letter describing your competence in the English language. You must be able to communicate in English to become registered as a Foreign Licensee, and must have one (1) of the following requirements:
! A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 600 or more on the paper-based test, 250 or more on the computer-based test, or 100 or more on the internet-based (iTOEF) test, together with Canadian Professional Engineer reference verifying your English Language competency. Provide a copy of your TOEFL score sheet with your Application for Registration as a Foreign Licensee. ! A handwritten letter describing why and how you are competent in the English language. APEGGA will evaluate the handwritten letter, together with Canadian Professional Engineer reference verifying your English Language competency.

6. Examinations You must write and pass the National Professional Practice Examination (NPPE). Technical Exams may also be required. a) National Professional Practice Examination (NPPE)
! The NPPE tests applicants on professionalism, law and ethics. ! The test is two (2) hours long, and includes 100 multiple-choice questions. ! The minimum passing mark is 65 per cent. ! Applicants must have an active application for APEGGA and have at least two (2) years of engineering work experience to be eligible to apply to write the NPPE. ! Applicants may apply to write the NPPE before they receive their APEGGA application assessment.

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! It is sometimes possible for applicants to write the NPPE outside of Canada, but this must be requested in the application to write the exam.

b) Confirmatory Exam
! Upon first review of the Application for Registration, APEGGA may require applicants to write Fundamentals of Engineering Exam to confirm their level of education.

Provisional License A Provisional License is available to internationally educated graduates who meet all requirements for registration except for Canadian work experience. You do not need to apply separately for this license. If you meet all the requirements, someone from APEGGA will contact you and give you this option.
! This license enables Foreign License applicants to gain one (1) year of acceptable professional work experience. ! A Provisional Licensee may practice engineering only under the supervision of a professional engineer or a registered professional technologist who has appropriate training and experience in the same area of practice.

Notes: APEGGA may advise applicants to take additional training, such as academic, technical or English language courses. It is recommended that you submit your Application for Registration to APEGGA online. If you wish to apply by mail, use a registered mail or a courier service to send the application. APEGGA does not accept reference questionnaires from generic email addresses such as Yahoo and Hotmail, as these email addresses do not provide authenticity of email messages. Email addresses must identify the employer or company.

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Payment The following fees must be submitted during the licensing process. Payment can be made by mail along with your application, or by fax or phone. Fees are in Canadian dollars. Application Fee for Foreign Licensee National Professional Practice Examination Fundamentals of Engineering Examination Annual Dues (Professional Members) Annual Dues (Foreign Licensees) Average Earnings The overall average earnings for all Civil Engineers, according to the Alberta 2009 Wage and Salary survey: Average hours worked per week Average wage per hour Average salary per year Employment Options You can also consider working in Alberta in a related occupation such as a Civil Engineering Technologist, Community and Park Planner or Environmental Engineer. For more information about additional employment options, go to the following website: Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) Occupational Profiles Civil Engineer 39.1 $42.60 $85,903 $430 $140 $165 $290 $435

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Contact Information Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA) Head Office 1500 Scotia One 10060 Jasper Avenue NW Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4A2 Telephone: (780) 426-3990 Toll-free telephone (within North America): 1-800-661-7020 Fax: (780) 426-1877 Email: email@apegga.org Website: http://www.apegga.org Resources This information is an overview of the licensing process. For the most current information on Civil Engineering licensing visit the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta website at www.apegga.org. Application Forms and Information: Application Process Application Form Application Checklist Academic Credentials: Academic Requirements Request for Academic Documents Form Work Experience: Work Experience Requirements Work Experience Record Instructions Reference Questionnaire Instructions and Sample Work Experience Records Form English Language: English Language Competency TOEFL Test Examinations: National Professional Practice Examination Fundamentals of Engineering Examination Technical Examinations Examination Dates Registration: Fee Schedule Provisional License Registration Requirements Registration for Engineers Information Registration Process Overview

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