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As engineers, we often find ourselves at the crossroads of technical expertise and professional development. This blog will give some examples of how to think about your work experiences in a way that aligns with the P.Eng. competencies.
As someone who has successfully obtained my P. Eng designation, I'll be the first to say how rewarding it is. That said, this milestone is not the end of the journey but the beginning of a new, ever-evolving adventure in continuous learning and professional growth.
The 22 competencies are a critical part of applying for the P.Eng., and a good demonstration of your proficiency as an engineer. But that doesn't mean writing about 22 of them for your P.Eng. application isn't frustrating if your current role won't fulfill all 22 competencies.
So you've submitted your P.Eng. application and you've gotten a bad surprise; you've received a notice of deferral. Not what you were hoping for, but no need to panic. Keep reading to learn more about moving forward after a P.Eng. application deferral.
Technically, you could finish your Engineering degree in 4 years if you put your head down, focus and don't take on too many extracurriculars. But that is not a realistic path for many people, and it's completely reasonable to want to spend more time in school.
So you've identified an experience from your work history for one of APEGA's 22 competencies needed to apply for your P.Eng. Now what? It's about more than just what you did, you also need to tell a compelling story of how you applied the engineering practice.
After 4 (or more) years in school, you're probably enjoying being out in the workforce as an Engineer in training. You're starting to think ahead to your P. Eng., but it still seems like a long time away. But you want to start compiling your experience for your application as soon as possible.
Creating your P.Eng. application is a daunting process, so it's easy to procrastinate and wait until the last minute to get started. We want to help you to be successful and stress-free while writing, so we've put together some tips below.