1million Riyal fine and Jail for employing unlicensed engineers in SaudiArabia

 

Saudi Arabia’s Public Prosecution issued a statement on 22Dec2020, prohibiting the employment of engineers who are not professionally accredited while also announcing heavy fine of SR 1Million and 1 year jail for the employers..

The prosecution also stated that it is not permissible to use a speciality or a professional degree that is not accredited.

It also warned against providing incorrect data with the intention of getting accreditation or a professional license as well as the impersonation of a classified title without being professionally accredited engineers.  

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The statement added that it is prohibited to commit any of the following actions:

— Providing false data or resorting to illegal methods for getting professional accreditation/a license or its renewal and for obtaining a professional degree.

— Using any means of publicity and advertisement to show the entitlement to practice one of the engineering professions without obtaining the necessary professional license or accreditation.

— Impersonation of titles for professional degrees granted to accredited professionals.
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The Public Prosecution stressed that it will conduct investigations and prosecute all those who are found guilty of committing any of the above-motioned acts, noting that the offenders will face imprisonment for a maximum period of one year or a fine of up to SR1 million.

How to check SCE Membership validity

 

Now, we can check the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) Membership Validity of Engineers and Technicians.

Go go SCE Website - Click Home - EServices - Accredition - Enquiry on Engineer Membership.

Then , Enter your Iqama number and enter captcha, before pressing Enter button

The Following Below Membership Details will be shown on the screen. Name xxxx (Your Full name) Membership No. xxxxxx (6digits) Membership Status ACTIVE/ ABOUT TO EXPIRE / EXPIRED / TEMPORARY Classification Engineer / Technician Membership End Date

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SCE Exam details for Engineers Residing in Saudi Arabia

 It was recently announced by the MOMRA that the Engineers should pass the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) exam for the renewal of their Iqama.  SCE Exam is Mandatory.

TEST STRUCTURE for All Engineers

The Exam will be divided in Two Parts.

1. First One is for Fresh Engineer (FE) , which will be Basis on Basics and Principles of Engineering.

2. Second One is for Professional Engineer (PE), which has been developed for those engineers who have completed 10+ Years of service to Qualify to work as Project Director.

PART 1 EXAM - FE / FS

The Fundamental of Engineering (FE)/ Fundamental of Surveying (FS) will be the first step towards the degree of a Professional Engineer PE. 

The FE /FS exam  is designed for newly graduated engineers and engineering students in the last year “Senior Year”.

The Test provider for this Exam is National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), a Non-Profit Organisation Head Quartered in USA.

The FE / FS exam is administered year-round by the NCEES.

The Exam will be Online Computer Based conducted by approved Pearson VUE test center.

Test Format:
The exam can be taken round the year in testing windows at NCEES-approved Pearson VUE test centers. The exam is computer-based.

More Details like the exam format & duration for FE/FS will be provided in Another seperate post.

Conditions for taking the FE / FS Exam:
1) All candidates should be having a valid membership with SCE.
2) All candidates should must be residing within geographical boundaries of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Cost of FE/FS Exam:

The Exam fee is divided into Two Parts.

1. NCEES Registration fees. - An exam fee of $200 (Approx SR 750) is payable directly to NCEES during the registration process.

2. SCE Application Fees - An application fees of SR 1500/- to SCE on applying for the exam.

All the fees paid will be non-refundable.

PART 2 -  EXAM - PE /PS

The Professional Engineer (FE)/ Professional Surveying (FS) PE / PS Exam is the Final step towards the degree of a Professional Engineer PE / Professional Surveyor. 

The PE/PS exam will test the ability to practice competently in a particular engineering discipline. It is designed for engineers who have atleast FIVE Years of work experience in their chosen engineering discipline. 

Please Note that FE /FS Exam  is a pre-requisite for PE / PS. 

It is administered as paper and pencil exam, twice in a year; in April and October.

Conditions for taking the PE / PS Exam:

The applicant 

1) Must have a valid membership with SCE,
2) Must have passed FE/FS Exam, and
3) Must have a minimum of five years practicing experience in engineering.

Cost of PE / PS Exam:

The Exam fee is divided into Two Parts.

1. NCEES Registration fees. - An exam fee of $350 for PE ($325 for PS) is payable directly to NCEES during the registration process.

2. SCE Application Fees - An application fees of SR 2500/- to SCE on applying for the exam.

All the fees paid will be non-refundable.

Our Next Posts (FE Exam is a SIX Hour exam) will provide the Reference Guides to Course Material & Exam Preparation.  

OUR NEXT POST WILL BE ABOUT FE / FS EXAM DISCIPLINES.

All Engineers in Saudi Arabia should paas SCE Exam for Iqama renewal.

 

The Supervision of Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) has recently been transferred to Ministry of Municipal & Rural Affairs. (MOMRA)

In what was a long standing rule in SCE which was not yet implemented, The Minister for MOMRA has directed to hold Professional Exams for Engineers, to ensure only Qualified persons are able to work.

Consequently, all engineers in the SaudiArabia will have to pass the exam from the year 2021 onwards.

TEST STRUCTURE

The Exam will be divided in Two Parts.

1. First One is for Fresh Engineer (FE) , which will be Basis on Basics and Principles of Engineering.

2. Second One is for Professional Engineer (PE), which has been developed for those engineers who have completed 10+ Years of service to Qualify to work as Project Director.

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