Chartered Engineer 2016

vincenzolorenzo · 29-03-2016 12:16pm

At a guess I would say its around 40 hours work

godtabh · 29-03-2016 1:21pm

A first draft could be done over a week end. Its the editing and getting your supporters to review it that can take time.

poteen · 26-04-2016 4:44pm

Has anybody gone through or going through the Phase 1 section of the process. Unfortunately its something I have to do before moving on to Phase 2. How was it?

engineerfear1 · 02-05-2016 7:47pm

I've started to put together my competency statements and limiting them to 500 words. I've looked at the two guidance documents, but it's a bit unclear as to what's expected.

There's one document entitled "Guidelines for Chartered Engineer" and another one called "Regulations for Chartered Engineer". They give different guidance notes, with the regulations document appearing to be the most comprehensive.

Is it expected to solely list out examples for each section? I was going to write it in such a manner that there would be a brief introduction for competence one through five, outlining why that competence is important etc.

The guidance lists everything as bullet points, but it's not clear if that is the format that's wanted. I currently have only 2 or 3 practical examples where I've developed each competence through my career, but if I am more concise (i.e. present it as bullet points and as a result make it read less like an essay) I could maybe fit in one or two more examples.

Has anyone any insight?

cfosulli · 25-05-2016 5:23pm

I have my submission ready to go but one of my sponsors feels a few photos / drawings will enhance my application and provide greater understanding to the assessors as to the type and scale of projects I've been involved in and the contributions I have made. Problem is the digital application template doesn't seem to allow the attachment of such files. Do I take it then that they aren't allowed?

podgemonster · 25-05-2016 6:39pm

cfosulli wrote: »

I have my submission ready to go but one of my sponsors feels a few photos / drawings will enhance my application and provide greater understanding to the assessors as to the type and scale of projects I've been involved in and the contributions I have made. Problem is the digital application template doesn't seem to allow the attachment of such files. Do I take it then that they aren't allowed?

I'd stick to the guidelines and bring them to your interview instead.

JC 3.14159 · 25-05-2016 6:41pm

engineerfear1 wrote: »

...
Is it expected to solely list out examples for each section? I was going to write it in such a manner that there would be a brief introduction for competence one through five, outlining why that competence is important etc.

The guidance lists everything as bullet points, but it's not clear if that is the format that's wanted. I currently have only 2 or 3 practical examples where I've developed each competence through my career, but if I am more concise (i.e. present it as bullet points and as a result make it read less like an essay) I could maybe fit in one or two more examples...

I've just come through the chartered process (successfully, on my 2nd attempt).

My read on the 5 competences is to make it mainly essay style, trying to link examples to show how you have developed during your career. Aim to tick off as many of the 'targets' as possible, e.g. have you been responsible for design decisions, have you led teams, have you negotiated... etc.

As for a short introductory paragraph, I'd say that's fine - just keep it short and point it back at yourself rather than making general statements. So "I have found communication skills to be hugely important aspect to my engineering work, especially during my work on XYZ project"

DrChristianTroy · 14-06-2016 9:19pm

I have my app finalised and supporters lined up, but I am wondering what do the supporters need to do now? Do they just tick a box to say that they know me and they have reviewed and agree with my app? Do they need to log in online?(I have not submitted my app online yet)

ianwalsh2 · 15-06-2016 12:54pm

DrChristianTroy wrote: »

I have my app finalised and supporters lined up, but I am wondering what do the supporters need to do now? Do they just tick a box to say that they know me and they have reviewed and agree with my app? Do they need to log in online?(I have not submitted my app online yet)

Once you submit it online your supporters will be asked to log in and approve it. I can't fully remember whether the system e-mails them a link or if you have to pass it on, but I did make sure to contact both of my supporters to ensure they had the link and were able to get it approved (because I had a slightly last minute submission).

engineerfear1 · 20-06-2016 10:52pm

Do the supporters need to approve it before the deadline or is that part of the submission process? I was hoping to submit it on the deadline day. Is this too late?

DrChristianTroy · 21-06-2016 12:15am

engineerfear1 wrote: »

Do the supporters need to approve it before the deadline or is that part of the submission process? I was hoping to submit it on the deadline day. Is this too late?

They need to approve it before the deadline. You need to have all the parts of the app completed including paying the fee etc. You may be okay to submit on the day provided your supporters do their bit immediately but it is rushed.

D_D · 27-06-2016 9:22am

Just got word that I have been given the title of Chartered Engineer... Delighted! Some great advice in this thread.

cherrytaz · 13-07-2016 5:09pm

Anyone get word of acceptance of application for most recent deadline (June) or how long does it typically take?

DrChristianTroy · 13-07-2016 5:46pm

I was accepted for interview yesterday - said interviews could take 6months!!

I am guessing that there is no structure to the order of responses as I submitted on deadline day. It's whenever a given assessor has had time to review and inform EI so I would imagine it may be some time yet before all applicants are notified. It's a case of sitting tight!!

14-07-2016 1:33pm

DrChristianTroy wrote: »

I was accepted for interview yesterday - said interviews could take 6months!!

I am guessing that there is no structure to the order of responses as I submitted on deadline day. It's whenever a given assessor has had time to review and inform EI so I would imagine it may be some time yet before all applicants are notified. It's a case of sitting tight!!

Due to holidays, and other commitments, in 2014 my application was in for the January window but I have the interview until the end of November. Depends on the area you've selected as well.

Given the difference in time, it served as a good opportunity to update the interviewers on what I've done since I had submitted the report.

cfosulli · 19-09-2016 3:28pm

Any further updates from anyone regarding being called for interview? I was accepted for interview back in early July.

Out of interest does anyone know what sort of notice do you normally get of the interview date?

podgemonster · 19-09-2016 3:39pm

cfosulli wrote: »

Any further updates from anyone regarding being called for interview? I was accepted for interview back in early July.

Out of interest does anyone know what sort of notice do you normally get of the interview date?

I was accepted last year in July and wasn't interviewed til November. Had a few weeks notice alright and a small selection of suitable dates.

burly · 11-10-2016 4:51pm

Hi all,

Have interview coming up in few weeks, some great advice here.

Quick question for those of you who have already done the presentation, if the interview is across a table, and the panel are seated, did you do your presentation seated or standing? Seated would seem to be best, so as not to be standing over them, if using visual aids on the table?

11-10-2016 6:42pm

burly wrote: »

Hi all,

Have interview coming up in few weeks, some great advice here.

Quick question for those of you who have already done the presentation, if the interview is across a table, and the panel are seated, did you do your presentation seated or standing? Seated would seem to be best, so as not to be standing over them, if using visual aids on the table?

Seated and across a table. I brought in a folder of items to show them.

GaaNuts100 · 10-11-2016 10:15pm

Had my interview a month ago and found out I was successful 10 days later. I hadn't much prep done so I was a bit worried but it was a very informal interview. Sat down for the presentation. Was asked questions throughout so it was more like a chat. The time flew. They more or less said I was successful at the end. Delighted.

engineerfear1 · 23-11-2016 10:11pm

Might be a silly question but is it a good idea to tell your employer before going for your chartership interview? I'm concerned that if I tell them and don't get it first time around they may think negatively about my ability!

26-11-2016 11:26am

engineerfear1 wrote: »

Might be a silly question but is it a good idea to tell your employer before going for your chartership interview? I'm concerned that if I tell them and don't get it first time around they may think negatively about my ability!

I didn't mention it to my current employer when I was going for it (both times), but a friend added it to the site weekly newsletter when I got it so that everyone knew. I didn't get it first time around and it was just me and my supporters who knew. Each to their own.

cherrytaz · 28-11-2016 1:30pm

Hi all

I have my interview upcoming in a week's time and will be doing it via Skype (I am now based outside Ireland). Has anyone completed via Skype? I suppose the initial 10 minute presentation will be different i.e. difficult to show PowerPoint or printed boards?

godtabh · 28-11-2016 9:50pm

Work paid for me to do it. No pressure on at them time (other than the redundancies there were going around) so it was good to get it. Probably only reason I kept my job at them.

If you think telling people would put pressure on you dont tell people.

engineerfear1 · 19-12-2016 9:23pm

Found out two weeks ago that I did not pass the interview stage. Disappointing, but I guess I just didn't sell myself on the day. Everything I wrote in the report was accurate, but I musn't have been able verbalise it very well.

I'm guessing they will tell me to apply again in two years. I may have been premature with my application and ultimately was my downfall. What is really getting to me is that I have yet to tell my co-workers, who expected me to pass without a problem. I was told the pass rate is so high, and that I was an ideal candidate, I was therefore a shoe in. I certainly didn't go in cocky, as this isn't my persona, so I'm not really sure where I went wrong. I was well prepared, but perhaps my presentation wasn't up to scratch as I just summarised my work career to date.

There's no point in questioning it I suppose, as the decision has been made.

It honestly has me reconsidering engineering as a career path. If after so many years of hard work, poor pay and sleepless nights I'm still not fit to call myself "competent" it's a worrying sign.

cherrytaz · 20-12-2016 8:19am

engineerfear1 wrote: »

Found out two weeks ago that I did not pass the interview stage. Disappointing, but I guess I just didn't sell myself on the day. Everything I wrote in the report was accurate, but I musn't have been able verbalise it very well.

I'm guessing they will tell me to apply again in two years. I may have been premature with my application and ultimately was my downfall. What is really getting to me is that I have yet to tell my co-workers, who expected me to pass without a problem. I was told the pass rate is so high, and that I was an ideal candidate, I was therefore a shoe in. I certainly didn't go in cocky, as this isn't my persona, so I'm not really sure where I went wrong. I was well prepared, but perhaps my presentation wasn't up to scratch as I just summarised my work career to date.

There's no point in questioning it I suppose, as the decision has been made.

It honestly has me reconsidering engineering as a career path. If after so many years of hard work, poor pay and sleepless nights I'm still not fit to call myself "competent" it's a worrying sign.

I'm in the same boat. I just found out that I also did not pass the interview. I'm extremely disappointed and trying to fathom where it went wrong. I felt the interview went well and similar to yourself feel like I have worked extremely hard since graduating and demonstrated progress throughout that meets and exceeds the competencies. I will await feedback but it is very demoralizing.

20-12-2016 9:05am

I've been there - it sucks. I was told as I walked out of the first interview that I did quite well, so to not get it was a shock. But once the shock faded, I looked at the feedback given and retailored my report and interview prep to demonstrate my skills better. So don't worry too much, there's always next year.

godtabh · 20-12-2016 9:10am

Dónal wrote: »

I've been there - it sucks. I was told as I walked out of the first interview that I did quite well, so to not get it was a shock. But once the shock faded, I looked at the feedback given and retailored my report and interview prep to demonstrate my skills better. So don't worry too much, there's always next year.

The feedback usually gives you a time line for reapplying

20-12-2016 9:39am

godtabh wrote: »

The feedback usually gives you a time line for reapplying

Recommended timeline.

Dunphus · 20-12-2016 3:15pm

engineerfear1 wrote: »

Found out two weeks ago that I did not pass the interview stage. Disappointing, but I guess I just didn't sell myself on the day. Everything I wrote in the report was accurate, but I musn't have been able verbalise it very well.

I'm guessing they will tell me to apply again in two years. I may have been premature with my application and ultimately was my downfall. What is really getting to me is that I have yet to tell my co-workers, who expected me to pass without a problem. I was told the pass rate is so high, and that I was an ideal candidate, I was therefore a shoe in. I certainly didn't go in cocky, as this isn't my persona, so I'm not really sure where I went wrong. I was well prepared, but perhaps my presentation wasn't up to scratch as I just summarised my work career to date.

There's no point in questioning it I suppose, as the decision has been made.

It honestly has me reconsidering engineering as a career path. If after so many years of hard work, poor pay and sleepless nights I'm still not fit to call myself "competent" it's a worrying sign.

Ah no, I'm sorry to hear that but I most certainly wouldn't go as far as saying you can't call yourself competent and to change career over something like this is a bit much. What difference would being chartered make to your everyday life? The work you will be doing will hardly radically change.

cherrytaz wrote: »

I'm in the same boat. I just found out that I also did not pass the interview. I'm extremely disappointed and trying to fathom where it went wrong. I felt the interview went well and similar to yourself feel like I have worked extremely hard since graduating and demonstrated progress throughout that meets and exceeds the competencies. I will await feedback but it is very demoralizing.

Sorry to hear this as well. I think a lot of it could possibly be down to the peers who interview you on the day and what they are expecting to hear, or so I've been told by some recent applicants in my office.

I plan on going for it in January after a masters and close to five years experience. At first, I felt that I would just apply and see how I would get on after a pretty varied career at home and abroad but now that I have put a bit of effort into the report I'm beginning to get pretty invested in it. I can imagine that means I wouldn't take rejection particularly well but I certainly feel competent and I doubt I would feel otherwise if my application was unsuccessful. Nor should either of you for that matter.

Sure let's see how it goes...

godtabh · 26-12-2016 12:59am

Dónal wrote: »

Recommended timeline.

It might be recommended but my understanding is that it is taken into account when your resubmission is being assessed

godtabh · 27-01-2017 1:55pm

Deadline day today.

onrail · 27-01-2017 2:52pm

godtabh wrote: »

Deadline day today.

Application submitted - now for the hard part....!

Dunphus · 27-01-2017 4:57pm

onrail wrote: »

Application submitted - now for the hard part....!

The interminable wait?

Or the interview?

onrail · 27-01-2017 5:36pm

Dunphus wrote: »

The interminable wait?

Or the interview?

The nagging self-doubt brought about by the wait - followed by the bottomless pit of preparation for the interview!

Dunphus · 21-04-2017 8:54am

Got the nod.

Thanks to everyone for the advice in this thread!

mktsoi · 21-07-2017 4:31am

Hi everyone,
I am new to this forum. I just got a notification from IEI stating that I can proceed to the interview stage after resubmission of my CEng report. I submitted the CEng report first time ever 6 months ago but been informed that I should resubmit the report so I did in end of June this year. It took IEI for almost two months to inform me that I need to rewrite and resubmit the CEng report. Surprisingly, We are not even at the end of July yet and I got an email from IEI last night telling me that I can proceed to interview stage. I would really need some help with the interview because I had never been into any CEng interview before. Also, I think I will do this via video link if IEI permits me to do it because I live and work overseas.
Can anyone give me some advice for the interview and what sort of questions they would ask during the interview via video link please? Also, if I do the interview via video link, how do I present the drawing etc to the interview board?
Many thx.

godtabh · 03-08-2017 7:03pm

I'd ring and ask about the video link. I've known people to come to dublin from overseas to do this. Lads from the UK and even lads from Oz/Canada who tied it in to a family holiday home

EmigratedEng · 31-12-2017 4:43pm

Hi guys,

Is anyone else submitting an application next month? I'v prepped everything and have the core of most of my essays sorted, but the issue I'm running into is that nobody in my office has gone through the process. As such, I don't really have a reference for what's a good/bad application. Engineers Ireland also don't run any courses in the country I've emigrated to so I can't reach out to any nearby members.

Does anyone happen to know of example applications floating about? I'm in structural engineering so something along those lines would be great. And any tips with regards the essays would be massively appreciated.

Cheers

Bobjims · 03-01-2018 7:06am

EmigratedEng wrote: »

Hi guys,

Is anyone else submitting an application next month? I'v prepped everything and have the core of most of my essays sorted, but the issue I'm running into is that nobody in my office has gone through the process. As such, I don't really have a reference for what's a good/bad application. Engineers Ireland also don't run any courses in the country I've emigrated to so I can't reach out to any nearby members.

Does anyone happen to know of example applications floating about? I'm in structural engineering so something along those lines would be great. And any tips with regards the essays would be massively appreciated.

Cheers

Hi,

I'm applying for the January deadline. I've completed my application and submitted it to my sponsors before the Christmas. Just need to get feedback from them and make relevant revisions before making the final application.

I don't have any example essays but I've had some advice from other Chartered Engineers on writing the application. The guidance documents from EI are key. Just follow them closely and your application should come out well. If you've any specific questions on the application I'd be happy to help.

Btw, I'm a mechanical engineer with 6 years experience. What discipline are you qualified in?

Cheers

funkey_monkey · 05-01-2018 8:11pm

Great to see many folk applying for this - congratulations to those who have obtained it and good luck to those still in the process.

Out of interest - are many of you from a software background?

EmigratedEng · 16-01-2018 9:01pm

Double Post

EmigratedEng · 16-01-2018 9:01pm

Bobjims wrote: »

Hi,

I'm applying for the January deadline. I've completed my application and submitted it to my sponsors before the Christmas. Just need to get feedback from them and make relevant revisions before making the final application.

I don't have any example essays but I've had some advice from other Chartered Engineers on writing the application. The guidance documents from EI are key. Just follow them closely and your application should come out well. If you've any specific questions on the application I'd be happy to help.

Btw, I'm a mechanical engineer with 6 years experience. What discipline are you qualified in?

Cheers

Thanks for advice. I've read all the documentation on offer, just had some queries on the writing/essay style. Whether bullet point, project-by-project format is better or to go with a more fluid writing style. Anyway, it's done now so will get feedback either way.

I'm a qualified civil engineer, but have spent the last 5 years solely doing structural consultancy so that will be my emphasis.

Bobjims · 25-01-2018 1:56am

Hi all,

There doesn't seem to be much discussion around on this year's chartered engineer applications. Was just wondering are there many readers here applying for the January deadline this Friday or planning on applying later this year?

I've my application completed and with my supporters for online verification. It would be great to get a discussion started here on experiences going through this process and if anyone has any advice for the interview stage.

Cheers!

ManÓg84 · 29-01-2018 11:03am

I’m looking into it but would very much like to hear from folks applying via route b further learning I.e. received hons degree post 2013 and don’t intend getting a masters

godtabh · 30-01-2018 7:24pm

Bobjims wrote: »

Hi all,

There doesn't seem to be much discussion around on this year's chartered engineer applications. Was just wondering are there many readers here applying for the January deadline this Friday or planning on applying later this year?

I've my application completed and with my supporters for online verification. It would be great to get a discussion started here on experiences going through this process and if anyone has any advice for the interview stage.

Cheers!

There is an ongoing discussion. Will merge and update later

godtabh · 31-01-2018 11:29pm

Merging threads

mktsoi · 04-02-2018 5:02pm

EmigratedEng wrote: »

Hi guys,

Is anyone else submitting an application next month? I'v prepped everything and have the core of most of my essays sorted, but the issue I'm running into is that nobody in my office has gone through the process. As such, I don't really have a reference for what's a good/bad application. Engineers Ireland also don't run any courses in the country I've emigrated to so I can't reach out to any nearby members.

Does anyone happen to know of example applications floating about? I'm in structural engineering so something along those lines would be great. And any tips with regards the essays would be massively appreciated.

Cheers

Hi,
I just gone through the process and got the thumbs up. It was my first attempt for the interview. I submitted my report January 2017 but I was asked to resubmit so I resubmitted my report with some amendments but not much. IEI accepted my report and gave me an interview in January 2018 via video link. No one in my office has CEng from IEI but I had two of the people (one ICE and one IStructE) to sign my report. Someone already mentioned it in the previous post. Just know you report inside out, you will be fine!!!!! Best of luck to you!

Bobjims · 09-02-2018 1:33am

mktsoi wrote: »

Hi,
I just gone through the process and got the thumbs up. It was my first attempt for the interview. I submitted my report January 2017 but I was asked to resubmit so I resubmitted my report with some amendments but not much. IEI accepted my report and gave me an interview in January 2018 via video link. No one in my office has CEng from IEI but I had two of the people (one ICE and one IStructE) to sign my report. Someone already mentioned it in the previous post. Just know you report inside out, you will be fine!!!!! Best of luck to you!

Hey thanks for your reply.

What was it like doing your interview by video link? I'm based in Sydney so will likely be doing the same. Both my sponsors are CEng who I've worked with in the past.

Cheers

mktsoi · 09-02-2018 4:10am

You are like 3 hours ahead of me. I had the video link interview at 1800 hours Dublin time because of the assessors could not carry out in the earlier time slot, so I ended up to have the interview at 0200 hours in am. I was struggling to be honest because I was trying to stay up to for the interview. For your case, if they give you a time slot for 1800 Dublin time. You will have the interview at 0500 am in Sydney. I thought about it. I only need to stay up few hours instead of spending a thousand euro to fly over. The video link saved me alot of money! I thought I did not get CEng right after the interview because the lead assessor kept asking difficult questions but to be honest. I think the questions from the assessor was fair because it was all related to my report. Like the other people mentioned previously in the post. The assessors are trying to help the candidate in the interview instead of trying to make it difficult for the candidate. So, if they let you proceed to the interview, make sure you know your report inside out and have an extra example other than what you already written in your report for each competence as a backup!!!!!!

Chartered Engineer 2016

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