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 Introduction of PEC

The PEC (Pakistan Engineering Council) is the national regulatory body for engineers and engineering companies in Pakistan. The PEC is responsible for the registration of engineers and engineering companies, the regulation of the engineering profession, and the promotion of engineering education in the country.

Establishment Of PEC By An Act

PEC (Pakistan Engineering Council) was established by the PEC act 1976. It is a statutory body set up to regulate the profession of engineering in Pakistan. The main objectives of the council are:

• Registration of Engineers, Consultants, and Contractors

• Maintaining a register for firms engaged in design and construction work

• Holding examinations for registration of engineers

• Maintaining a standard of education in engineering institutions

PEC Registration as Professional Engineers

You are eligible to enroll as a professional engineer if you meet the following requirements:

• You are a graduate from any of the engineering universities of Pakistan that is recognized and chartered by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).

• You have passed the prescribed entrance examination and interview for registration as a Professional Engineer.

• You have had at least three years of practical experience, including at least two years in an engineering technologist capacity.

PEC Registration as Engineering Technologist

The requirements to become Registered Engineering Technologists (RETs) are as follows:

• You must be a holder of a four-year degree in engineering technology or a two-year diploma in engineering technology.

• You must have at least five years of work experience, out of which three years should be relevant work experience.

PEC Registration as Engineering Technologist (Construction Technology)

In order to be registered as a Construction Technology Engineer or Engineering Technologist, you must fulfill the following requirements:

• Be a graduate of an approved school in Construction Technology (or its equivalent)

• Have at least 5 years of experience in the field (3 years is acceptable if you have additional education beyond your bachelor’s degree)

• Pass the PEC qualifying exam

• Possess a license to work in the field, granted by PEC or other recognized authorities. If you do not have this license yet, you must apply for it immediately. Your application will not be processed until you do.

• Take a code of ethics course and demonstrate that your character and attitude are suitable for working as an engineer

PEC Registration as Engineering Technologist (Electrical)

The minimum qualification for registration as an Engineering Technologist (Electrical) is a two-year diploma in electrical engineering. In case a diploma holder has obtained his/her diploma directly after matriculation, a minimum of 5 years of practical experience is required. 

The minimum qualification for registration as an Engineering Technologist (Electrical) is DAE. In case a DAE holder has obtained his/her DAE directly after matriculation or FA, a minimum of 8 years of practical experience is required. 

The minimum qualification for registration as an Engineering Technologist (Mechanical) is a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from an accredited institution by the council and 2 years of professional service in the relevant subject.

The minimum qualification for registration as an Engineering Technologist (Civil) is a bachelor’s in civil engineering from an accredited institution by the council and 2 years of professional service in the relevant subject. 

The minimum qualification for registration as an Engineering Technologist (Petroleum & Gas) is a master’s degree (2 years program) in petroleum & gas engineering from HEC recognized foreign university and approved by PEC OR Master’s degree program offered by UET Peshawar, University of Balochistan & Mehran University of Technology Jamshoro along with 4-year Bachelors degree and 2 years post-graduate diploma with experience OR Bachelors degree program offered by UET Peshawar, University of Balochistan & Mehran University of Technology Jamshoro along with 2-years postgraduate Diploma with experience AND 1-year professional service in Petroleum Engineering OR Ph.D. Degree in Petroleum Engineering from HEC recognized foreign university or Pakistani university approved by PEC AND 1-year professional service in Petroleum Engineering

Registration as Engineering Technologist (Civil)

To be eligible for registration as Engineering Technologist (Civil), you need the following:

• A four-year degree program in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University/Board of Technical Education as approved by PEC or HEC.

• At least three years of experience in a relevant field after graduation.

Pass the examination conducted by the council for registration as an engineering technologist (civil) and submit your application along with the challan form to Pakistan Engineering Council. You also need to attach 2 photographs, photocopies of Degrees/Certificates, and experience certificates duly attested by a Government officer or notary public or Gazetted Officer not below the rank of BPS-17 with original documents attached separately.

Registration as Engineering Technologist (Mechanical)

To get registered as an Engineering Technologist (Mechanical), you have to fulfill the following requirements:

• You must have a diploma in mechanical engineering from a TEVTA/BTE-approved institute.

• You must have at least 3 years of experience.

• You must pass PEC’s professional examination. The examination is conducted by PEC twice every year, in June and December. After passing the exam, you will be called for an interview, which is also conducted by PEC twice every year, in July and January respectively. After getting selected, you will pay your registration fee and become a registered Engineering Technologist (Mechanical).

Registration of Contractors under PEC Act and Regulations, 2007

With the passage of time, professional engineering and contracting work has developed into a highly competitive business. It is essential that contractors are registered with PEC as per requirements under the PEC Act and Regulations to enable them to execute engineering works in Pakistan and abroad.

• Registration for Engagement in Engineering Activity

For registration as the contractor, the following minimum requirements are to be fulfilled:

• The firm should have at least one engineer registered with PEC as per Section 5 of the Act;

• For each class of work, which the firm intends to carry out from time to time, it shall appoint an engineer-in-charge who is a first-class registered engineer under Section 10(a)(ii) or (iii);

• The initial registration fee for every class of work shall be Rs.15,000/-; and an annual renewal fee at Rs.5000/- per annum will be payable thereafter.

PEC ensures high-quality engineering services in the country and has made it compulsory for all the engineers working in the construction industry to be registered with PEC to allow them to work as contractors and in construction companies on engineering projects

PEC is a professional body that regulates the engineering profession in Pakistan and oversees the engineering practices in the country. As per the requirement of the Engineers Act, 1975 it has been made compulsory for all engineers to get registered with PEC to allow them to work as contractors and in construction companies on engineering projects. It is also mandatory for government engineers working on government projects such as the construction division of WAPDA/NHA, public health department (local or provincial) and other such organizations to be registered with PEC.

Though this law was passed back in 1975 it’s only recently that its implementation started after Pakistan Engineering Council (Amendment) Ordinance, 2007 brought about changes in the existing law last year making it more stringent.

The registration procedure of PEC has been made very difficult for those who are working abroad or are fresh graduates from their universities abroad. For instance, fresh graduates from other countries must first pass an equivalence test conducted by Pakistan Engineering Council before they can apply for registration as there is no easy way out for young blood either.