Professional Examination

SCE provides two accredited professional exams

First: American professional exams in cooperation with NCEES:

Available Exams:

  1. Fundamental of Engineering FE **
  2.  Fundamental of Surveying FS **
  3. Principal and Practice of Engineering PE
  4. Principal and Practice of Surveying PS **

** The (FE – FS - PS) exam is available online throughout the year (online exam) at test centers in Dammam and Riyadh.

 

Requirements for attending (FE-FS) exam plus the NCEES requirements

1.A valid membership with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE)

2.A valid ID

3.Pay 1500 SR - exam fees (there are additional fees required for NCEES)

4.Select the desire exam discipline

 

The required steps to apply for attending the NCEES exam:

  1. Apply for attending the test via the web page specified for engineers on the SCE website
  2. Paying 1500 SR bill -The bill can be paid via Sadad service (ATM/online banking)
  3. Register here (http://ncees.org/supplemental/launch-login/)
  4. Pay the NCEES bill (200 USD).
  5. Notify nceesexams@saudieng.sa when you pay the bill and add your reference number for NCEES (xx-xxx-xx)
  6. The SCE will review the application
  7. The exam result will be made available on the MyNCEES website after a week of taking the exam

The exam -related details are available at: Http://ncees.org/engineering/fe/ 

The materials required for help to prepare for the test are available on:http://ncees.org/exams/exam-preparation-materials/

Requirements for attending (PE-PS) exam plus the NCEES requirements:

1.A valid membership in the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE)

2.A valid ID

3.The applicant must pass (FE) exam first

4. Practical experience in the same discipline not less than 4 years after graduation

5.Apply for attending the test via the web page specified for engineers on the SCE website

6. Pay 2500 SR- test fees bill will be issued

 

The required steps to apply for attending the NCEES exam:

1.Apply for attending the exam via the web page specified for engineers on the SCE website

2. A 2500 SR - bill will be issued after validating the conditions.The bill can be paid via Sadad service (ATM/online banking)

3. Notify nceesexams@saudieng.sa when you pay the bill and add your reference number for NCEES (xx-xxx-xx)

4.Pay the NCEES bill ($350 for PE, $325 for PS).

5.Again Notify nceesexams@saudieng.sa when you pay NCEES bill and add your reference number for NCEES (xx-xxx-xx)

6.The SCE will review the application and approve

  1. Attend the exam on Time

-  Download and read the updated version for "NCEES Examinee Guide" available on http://ncees.org/exams/examinee-guide/

-  You will be notified of the exam result by NCEES or you can view the exam via MyNCEES

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Second:  Saudi Council of Engineers exam in cooperation with QIYAS

Available Exams:

  1. Fundamental of Engineering FE
  2. Fundamental of Architecture FA
  1. Fundamental of Engineering Exam FE:

A comprehensive exam of the fundamentals of engineering. It aims at measuring the efficiency and basic engineering knowledge of engineers who wish to obtain the grade of Associate Engineer. This exam can also be taken by those who are about to graduate, fresh graduates and employees who are working at the rank of engineer. Exam is given in English language.
The engineers exam is conducted in two main parts as follows:

The FE exam consists of two parts:

 

1- General Engineering exam (Part one)

The number of questions in this part is 90 questions for 3 hours. This part covers the general engineering topics, which include the following:

    • Analytical skills and critical thinking
    • Recognizing major technology changes within and outside the discipline
    • Communication skills
    • Multidisciplinary team work skills
    • Time management skills
    • Continuous improvements skills
    • Understanding the concept of sustainability and the environmental, legal and social impact of engineering solutions and designs
    • Mathematics
    • Probability and Statistics
    • Computer Literacy
    • Statics and Dynamics
    • Chemistry
    • Thermodynamics
    • Fluid Mechanics
    • Materials Science and Engineering
    • Electricity and Magnetism
    • Engineering Drawing
    • Engineering Economics
    • Project Management
    • Ethics
    • General skills

 

2. Engineering Discipline exam (Part two):

This part covers the core areas of each of the following engineering disciplines:

    • Electrical Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Structural Engineering
    • Other "other engineering disciplines**"

The number of questions in this part is 50 questions in each discipline for 3 hours.

b.Architectural Engineering Exam FA:

The architectural engineering exam is a comprehensive exam of the fundamentals of architectural engineering. It aims at measuring the basic knowledge and skills necessary for the architect. Exam is given in English language. Passing the exam is a prerequisite for obtaining the degree of Associate Architect at the Saudi Council of Engineers. The total number of exam questions is 100 questions for three hours. This exam covers the following topics:

  1.  
    • Humanities
    • Sustainability
    • Social Responsibility
    • Self and Continuous Learning
    • Building Systems
    • Fine Arts
    • Advanced Building Technologies
    • General skills
    • Architectural Design
    • Policies And Regulations
    • Architectural Programming
    • History and Theory
    • Structures And Construction
    • Urban Design and Planning
    • Professional Practice
    • Project Management

 

Requirements for attending (FE-FS) exam plus the NCEES requirements

-A valid membership with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE)

-A valid ID

 

The required steps to apply for attending the exam:

For registration, please click on the following link: http://www.qiyas.sa/Pages/default.aspx