Yes, by contacting the division coordinator to communicate with the competent departments in order to take the necessary action.

The division cannot sign any agreements on behalf of the General Secretary.

Yes, by contacting the division coordinator and sending an email with an attachment of the logo agreed upon by the members, in order to take the necessary action.

Yes. A financial request shall be submitted via the system to the competent employee at the division.

No, in accordance with SCE laws.

First, the claim must be filed to the system.
Second, an approval to the visit must be obtained.
 

No, unless an exception is made by the board of directors to increase the division's budget.

The budget is calculated at the beginning of each calendar year. 

The division should show interaction in all platforms.

The instructor and trainer are approached in person, and then the division employee in charge is contacted in order to complete the information necessary for holding the lecture.

No. It is preferable to find another trainer who does not belong to the division.

Evaluation is carried out in accordance with the criteria provided by the Engineering Division Management and as per the reports submitted by the divisions.

Yes, as well as any other publications.

Yes. The International Conference held at the end of the year is enough.

The division officials contact the body that will be cooperated with. If official letters are required, the division coordinator shall be contacted to make the necessary arrangements.

An application must be submitted to the Engineering Division Management by at least 20 engineers registered with the General Secretary.

No. An interested in engineering or a student cannot benefit from subsidized courses.

A certificate of course attendance is an electronic certificate that will be available 3 working days after the completion of the course via the engineer’s account in the training page. 

Click “Download Certificate” in the “My Requests” page

An email will be sent to the engineer confirming the attendance and the place of the course, as well as a mobile text message three days before the start of the course (some engineers need to update their email addresses and mobile numbers on the website).  

Absence is not allowed without an excuse. The maximum absence rate is 20% of the total course days. There will be two sessions per day. Not attending one of them will be counted as half-day absence. If the absence rate exceeds 20%, the trainee will not receive a certificate

Any course for engineer but must not conflict with another course 

Regarding to PE tests from NCEES, the results issued within two weeks, and its data will be updated on the lab's account on their website (MyNCEES), but no certificate will be issued.

Yes, in both

To register for any of the training courses, please visit the training page (http://training.saudieng.sa/) and enter the username and the password. On the training page, a list is provided showing the courses available for registration. You can review the themes, date and place of each course. You can register by clicking “I agree to the above and I want to reserve my slot in this course.” at the end of the page.

Through the “Payment” service. The bill is valid for 24 hours only. After 24 hours, the bill will be rendered invalid.

The test is conducted on April and October annually. The registration shall be performed within four months before the test and lasts for two months.

The PE test applicant must have at least 4 years of professional experience in the same field of specialization after graduating with a bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized university as well as passing the FE test.

Yes, You can, if you are not completed the test procedures with NCEES in April and you did not tabled for April's test. Also, you shall notify SCE sufficiently prior to the preparation of the tests.

Yes, in case of failure to pass in the test, and you desire to register for the test again, you shall pay the test's fees.

Yea, you shall pass FE test, as a perquisite to register for PE test, without any exceptions.

No, the SCE does not provide references or forms of questions for professional tests. You can contact the entity executing the test to request references or books for the test.

The fees of FE test are 1,500 riyals, for each additional attempt, you shall pay $ 250 to NCEES via its website.
The fees of PE test are 2,500 riyals, for each additional attempt, you shall pay $ 375 to NCEES via its website.

The FE test is a comprehensive test of engineering fundamentals. It aims at measuring the efficiency and basic engineering knowledge of engineers desiring to take the degree of Associate Engineer. Fresh graduates, senior students, engineers on duty could prepare and take the exam. The test is in English.

The test is held throughout the year, and also the registration is available all the time.

If you have been registered in the SCE and has obtained the membership, you shall log in from your account, click the professional tests, choose the test and pay the test's fees, and then go to the page of NCEES via this link ncees.org to register for the test and pay its fess. Afterwards, the completed applications shall be sent to SCE for approval.

Regarding to the FE tests from NCEES, the results are announced within two weeks, and its data will be updated on the lab's account on their website (MyNCEES), but no certificate will be issued of this matter.

1- FE Test
- General Test 400 riyals
- Specialized Test 400 riyals
2- FA test
400 riyals

No, the SCE does not provide references or forms of questions for professional tests. You can contact the entity executing the test to request references or books for the test.

The test is currently under development and later it will start application and accept registration.

A- Fundamental of Engineering (FE) exam
The online exam is held throughout the year at the test centers in Dammam (Al-Bassam Institutes) and Riyadh (Topaz Center)
B- Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam
The test is held twice per year (in April and October) in Al Dhahran International Hotel in Al Dharan.

After announcing the results in Qiyas, E-mails of electronic certificates will be address for those who pass the test.

Yes, the success in FE test is perquisite to apply for PE test, except in certain cases, in which the applicant can apply for PE/PA test without sitting for the FE/FA test.

The test includes two parts, general and specialized. The general part include 90 questions covers all general engineering fields, in which all engineering disciplines are involved. The specialized part (50 questions) covers the basic areas for each engineering specialty listed in the list of tests.

No, you should successfully pass the general engineering test and the specialty test for success in the engineering fundamentals test.

If your speciality is not in the list of specialties, choose *Others* as a specialty test.

The test includes 110 questions in the field of Architectures. The test runs for 3 hours.

The test is paper and composed of multi-choice.

The Engineer and Architect may register in the Test at any time, preferably in the last year of the University or after graduation directly.

The FA test is a comprehensive test of architecture fundamentals. It aims at measuring the efficiency and basic architecture knowledge of engineers desiring to take the degree of Associate Engineer. Fresh graduates, senior students, architects on duty could prepare and take the exam. The test is in English.

Long into the web page of Qiyas and choose registration in tests, after opening the registration.

You should pasts tests to obtain the professional degrees.

1- FE Test
2- FA Test
3- PE Test
4- PA Test

The FE test is a comprehensive test of engineering fundamentals. It aims at measuring the efficiency and basic engineering knowledge of engineers desiring to take the degree of Associate Engineer. Fresh graduates, senior students, engineers on duty could prepare and take the exam. The test is in English.

Stateless people are those who belong to displaced groups with no nationality. Their membership should not be changed.

The tests provided by the SCE are:
1- SCE test (Qiyas)
A- Fundamental of Engineering (FE) exam
B- Fundamental of Architecture (FA) exam
C- Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam
D- Principles and Practice of Architecture (PA) exam
2- NCEES
A- Fundamental of Engineering (FE) exam
B- Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam

This may be due to omissions in documents, difficulties in communicating with the university, or because the applicant did not reply to the email sent to him/her.

Register with the SCE. After the registration stage, send a copy of the old membership card in order to be linked with the new membership file.

The Saudi Embassy certification is enough. You do not need any other certifications.

This specialty is not accepted, and you can request a provisional acceptance in order to change the profession. 

Yes.

You can receive the certificate and the card after completing the registration procedures and after verification and final approval of the SCE.

Three months before the expiry of the membership. An engineer can apply for a membership renewal via the personal profile.

After paying the renewal fees, the membership is renewed and the data is updated at the General Directorate of Passports automatically. No need to re-update the data.

The letter of introduction is not one of the main requirements of registration for Saudi engineers.

You can add up to 3 new attachments by visiting the main attachments page. If you have any problems adding the attachments, call us on the Unified Number and we will help solve any problems for you.

Yes, by updating the information.

Log in to your profile then go to the print requests on the applicant's personal page.

If you have an engineer visa with no engineering certificate, you will be provided with the Provisional Acceptance Letter. If you have a valid engineer Iqama with no engineering certificate, you can change the profession directly with no need to refer to SCE. If the Iqama is expired, you must register with SCE and attach the Provisional Acceptance Letter in order to change the profession after renewing your Iqama as an engineer.

If you are newly registered and have not paid any fees yet, you can delete your profile.

Find out the reason for suspension by contacting SCE. Then solve the problem that caused the suspension.

Log in to your account and select "Update Info" then save and send.

When your profile is sent to SCE, you cannot log in to it and edit it. You will have to wait until the profile is sent back to you. You can only add attachments but not edit the basic information.

Submit a request to change the free membership to a regular membership through your profile. This will cost SAR 1250.

Go to the SCE website, then "e-services", and then "Professional Accreditation". You will find an icon for log-in data recovery. Click on it. You will have multiple options for recovery. Select your preferred method (e.g. ID number) and your data will be sent to your mobile phone or the registered email, according to your preference.

Log in to your profile and click on the renewal icon, and then send the application. Additional documents may be required during renewal even if such documents were provided during the registration stage, in accordance with the procedures taken by the registration department at SCE.

Log in to your account and click on the "Apply for Classification" icon, if available, then sent the application. Experience certificates are required for each grade selected as follows:
Associate Engineer: documented professional experience not less than 4 years, certified by an official body 

Professional Engineer: documented professional experience not less than 8 years, certified by an official body 

Consultant Engineer: documented professional experience not less than 16 years, certified by an official body

• Visit the SCE website using any search engine. 
• Select the type of registration in the Professional Accreditation section (Engineering – Technician)
• Select the nationality, then the accommodation "Iqama" Number or Borders Number (in case the Iqama Number is not issued) and fill in the rest of the fields
• After registration, you will receive a text message containing a payment number for an amount of SAR 500, which covers the processing fee. The amount can be paid via an ATM or online using your bank's website by entering the number of the bill that will be sent to your email inbox and mobile phone. The SCE number for paying the governmental fees is 123.
• SCE will then process the profile. If accepted, you will receive another text message containing a payment number for the remaining amount according to the selected number of years.
• After making the payment, you can go to the General Directorate of Passports to issue an accommodation permit "Iqama".
• The SCE will then verify the certificate and evaluate the profile. Upon the final acceptance, you can apply for the certificate and the card.

You must request your Iqama to be linked with the General Directorate of Passports as your file still contains the Borders Number. You must log in to your profile and change the Borders Number to the Iqama Number you received. Linking Iqama with the General Directorate of Passports should be carried out annually.

An engineer can delete the request from his/her profile and the bill will be discarded.

You do not have to re-register. Log in to your account and change the old Iqama Number to the new Borders Number, even if the membership has expired. However, you should apply for membership renewal so as not to pay the academic qualification verification fees.

Classification renewal (in Saudi riyal):
Associate: 450
Professional: 1050
Consultant: 1550

Classification fees difference (in Saudi riyal):
To Associate: 450
To Professional: 1050
To Consultant: 1550
From Associate to Professional: 600
From Associate to Consultant: 1100
From Professional to Consultant: 500

The SAR 500 paid as a one-time processing fee is non-refundable.

SAR 250 for each year for engineers and SAR 200 for each year for technicians.

The FE test fee is SAR 1500 paid at every attempt, in addition to USD 250 paid to NCEES via its website.
The PE test fee is SAR 2500 paid at every attempt, in addition to USD 375 paid to NCEES via its website.

After changing the profession at the labor office to an engineer, the engineer must log in to his/her profile on SCE website, click on "Apply for Membership Update at the General Directorate of Passports", and pay the update fees (SAR 100).

A (one-year / two-year / three-year) membership can be selected. The fee is paid in two parts (SAR 500 as a one-time processing fee and SAR 250 for each year as opted).

A (one-year / two-year / three-year) membership can be selected. The fee is paid in two parts (SAR 500 as a one-time processing fee and SAR 200 for each year as opted).

The Student Membership is free. The Interested in Engineering membership fee is SAR 100 for each year.

For Indians and Pakistanis:
1- Original bachelor's degree certificate
2- Full academic transcript including all courses from the first to the last level
3- The SCE Letter of Authorization and Confirmation with the name, date and signature on it
4- Clear copy of the full entry visa including all data or a clear copy of the accommodation permit (Iqama)
5- A recent letter of introduction certified by the Commercial Chamber from the engineer's employer
6- Clear copy of passport
7- Appropriate personal photo

For Filipinos:
1- Original bachelor's degree certificate
2- Full academic transcript including all courses from the first to the last level
3- The Certification, Authentication and Verification (CAV) from the Commission on Higher Education for certificates issued from the Philippines, or the Board Certification from the Philippines.
4- The SCE Letter of Authorization and Confirmation with the name, date and signature on it
5- Clear copy of the full entry visa including all data or a clear copy of the accommodation permit (Iqama)
6- A recent letter of introduction certified by the Commercial Chamber from the engineer's employer
7- Clear copy of passport
8- Appropriate personal photo

For other countries:
1- Original bachelor's degree certificate
2- The SCE Letter of Authorization and Confirmation with the name, date and signature on it
3- Clear copy of the full entry visa including all data or a clear copy of the accommodation permit (Iqama)
4- A recent letter of introduction certified by the Commercial Chamber from the engineer's employer
5- Clear copy of passport
6- Appropriate personal photo

For technicians with a Diploma Certificate:
1-The diploma document certified at the front and back
2- The SCE Letter of Authorization and Confirmation with the name, date and signature on it
3- A recent letter of introduction certified by the Commercial Chamber from the technician's employer
4- Clear copy of the accommodation permit (Iqama) or entry visa
5- Clear copy of passport
6- Appropriate personal photo

For technicians with no diploma or any academic certificate:
1- Experience certificate from all former employers
2- The SCE Letter of Authorization and Confirmation with the name, date and signature on it 
3- A recent letter of introduction certified by the Commercial Chamber from the technician's employer
4- Clear copy of the accommodation permit (Iqama) or entry visa
5- Clear copy of passport
6- Appropriate personal photo

The student's card along with a letter of introduction from the university and a copy of the national ID.

The letter is provided in the online forms list on the website and must be attached when registering for all types of memberships, along with the name, date, mobile number and signature (Click here to download the letter)

M/S Saudi Council of Engineers, Professional Accreditation Department

We inform you that (…………………………) with (accommodation permit 'Iqama' / Borders) No. (…………………) has been working for us as (………………….) since (__/__/____). This letter of introduction is provided at the aforementioned person's request for the purpose of registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers without any liability whatsoever on our part.

Note: The date should be stated in the letter of introduction.

Associate Engineer: documented professional experience not less than 4 years, certified by an official body 
Professional Engineer: documented professional experience not less than 8years, certified by an official body 
Consultant Engineer: documented professional experience not less than 16 years, certified by an official body

The jobs of technicians, whose accommodation (Iqama) renewal is subject to registration  with SCE, are as follows:

• Building Surveyor
• Road Surveyor
• Land Surveyor
• Architectural Draftsman
• General Surveyor
• Mine Surveyor
• Photogrammetrist / Photographic Surveyor
• Maquette Maker
• Construction Draftsman (Buildings)
• Construction Draftsman (Roads)
• General Draftsman
• (Civil Engineering) Draftsman
• Cartographer
• Building Technician /Building Supervisor
• Road Technician /Road Supervisor
• Quantity Surveyor / Calculator
• Soil Mechanics Laboratory Technician
• Structural Materials Lab Technician
• Associate Surveyor
• Digital Mapping Technician
• Digital Aerial Survey Technician
• Surveyor and Field Investigator
• Digital Aerial Surveying Equipment Operator
• Senior Cartography Supervisor
• Marine Mapping Technician
• Quantity Surveyor
•  Electrical Draftsman
•  Mechanical Draftsman
•  Electrical Designs draftsman
•  Power plants - installation Technician
•  Power plants - O&M technician
•  Power plants switching - installation Technician
•  Power plants - switching O&M technician
•  Electrical technician - aerial lines
•  Electrical technician - land cables
•  Customer Services Electrical Technician
•  Electrical technician - wiring
•  Electrical technician - equipment Maintenance
•  Electrical technician - precision equipment
•  Electrical Engineering Technician - General
•  Electronics Technician
•  Telecommunications Technician – General
•  Desalination Fire Alarm Technician
•  Electrical Technician - Generators & aircraft Motors
•  Electronic Technician – Communications
•  Medical Equipment Technician
•  Electronic Technician - TV Maintenance
•  Electronic Technician – Control Equipment
•  Electricity technician
•  Electronic Draftsman
•  Electronic Technician – Radio broadcast
•  Electronic Technician – TV broadcast
•  Computer Technician
•  Communications Engineering Technician
•  Mobile Telephone Technician
•  Telephone Technician
•  General System Analyst
•  Operations Analyst
•  Computer Programmer
•  Computer Networks Security Supervisor
•  Data Bank Systems Programmer
•  Database Supervisor
•  Computer Trainer
•  Business Analysis Specialist
•  Database Administrator
•  Systems Operation Specialist
•  Technical Services Specialist
•  Technical Support Specialist
•  Software Development Specialist
•  Information Security Specialist
•  Software Engineering Specialist
•  Computer Operator
•  Computer Network Technician
•  Support Technician
•  General Mechanical Draftsman
•  Mechanical Draftsman - Plumbing and heating
•  Mechanical Draftsman - Air Conditioning & Cooling
•  Mechanical Draftsman- Welding & Tinplate
•  Mechanical Engineering Technician -General
•  Mechanical Production Technician
•  Welding Technician
•  Welding Tester
•  Casting Technician
•  Mold Technician
•  Heat Exchanger Technician
•  Plumbing & Heating Technician - Installation
•  Plumbing & Heating Technician - Operation & Maintenance
•  Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technician
•  HVAC Technician
•  Mechanical Engineering & Steam Engine Technician
•  Light Vehicle Maintenance Technician
•  Bus and Truck Maintenance Technician
•  Road Machinery Maintenance Technician
•  Agricultural Machinery Maintenance Technician
•  Engine Lathing Technician
•  Helicopter Maintenance Technician
•  Aviation Technician
•  Aircraft Maintenance Technician
•  Ship Engine Maintenance Technician
•  Locomotive Maintenance Technician
•  Fluid Technician
•  Steam Turbine Technician -Operation
•  Steam Turbine Technician - Maintenance
•  Gas Turbine Technician
•  General Maintenance Technician
•  Production Engineering Technician
•  Time and Movement Technician
•  Cathodic Protection Technician
•  Swimming Pool Maintenance Technician
•  General Chemistry Laboratory Technician
•  Crude Oil Laboratory Technician
•  Water Laboratory Technician
•  Food Lab Technician
•  General Chemical Technician
•  Chemical Refining Technician
•  Chemical Cleaning Technician
•  Food Industries Technician
•  Paint Industries Technician
•  Mining Technician
•  Metallurgy Technician
•  Oil Technician
•  Drilling Technician
•  Natural Minerals Technician
•  Metal Ovens Technician
•  Factory Planning Draftsman
•  Industrial Equipment Installation Technician
•  Security & Safety Technician
•  Occupational Health Technician
•  Fire Fighting Technician
•  Water Networks Technician
•  Network Sewer Technician
•  Sewage Treatment Plant Technician
•  Water & Sewage Technician
•  Sound Technician
•  Lighting Technician
•  Decoration Technician

Allied engineering specialists and technicians.

For Saudis who graduated from a Saudi university:
1-Original bachelor's degree certificate
2- The SCE Letter of Authorization and Confirmation with the name, date and signature on it
3- Clear copy of ID card
4- Appropriate personal photo

For Saudis who graduated from a non-Saudi university:
1-Original bachelor's degree certificate
2- The SCE Letter of Authorization and Confirmation with the name in English, date and signature on it
3- Clear copy of ID card
4- Clear copy of passport
5- Copy of the university equivalence certificate from the Ministry of Education 
6- Appropriate personal photo

It is a membership of professional accreditation for whoever has a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) in one of the physical sciences supporting engineering sciences under a regular academic study program from a recognized college or university.

Examples of Allied Engineering Specialists:
• Interior Design
• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Occupational Safety
• Manufacturing Management
• Administrative engineering specialties

It is a membership of professional accreditation for whoever has a diploma in one of the engineering specialties or the equivalent certificates of experience if a diploma is not available.

It is a membership for those studying at faculties of engineering and have passed the first levels of studying.

It is a membership provided for non-engineers who are interested in the engineering sciences so that they can benefit from the SCE membership.

It is a membership of professional accreditation for whoever has a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) in one of the following accredited fields:
Examples of the accredited engineering specialties:
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Architectural Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Medical Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Communications Engineering
• Mechatronic Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Survey Engineering
• Geological Engineering
• Aviation Engineering
• Agricultural Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering
• Marine Engineering
• Network Engineering

It is a membership of professional accreditation for whoever has a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) in one of the technical engineering fields under a regular academic study program from a recognized college or university, usually a technical one.
Examples of the technical engineering fields:
• Electrical Technical Engineering
• Civil Technical Engineering
• Chemical Technical Engineering
• Mechanical Technical Engineering
• Industrial Technical Engineering
• Computer Technical Engineering
• Network Systems Technical Engineering
• Software Technical Engineering
• Industrial Technical Engineering
• Electronic Technical Engineering
• Communications Technical Engineering
• Medical Technical Engineering

It is a membership of professional accreditation for whoever has a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) in architecture under a regular academic study program from a recognized college or university.

Examples of architectural specialties:
• Architecture
• Architecture and Building Sciences
• Building Science and Technology
• Environment Architecture
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Urban Planning
• Planning of Cities and Provinces

Type 1: Engineer Memberships (engineer – architect – engineering technician – allied engineering specialist)
Type 2: Technician Membership
Type 3: Student Membership
Type 4: Interested in Engineering Membership