Full Non-Resident (P. Eng.)

Temporary Pause on Online Applications

Engineers Nova Scotia is currently not accepting new online applications.

Due to a high volume of submissions and the ongoing migration to our new registration system, we have temporarily suspended the intake of new applications. This pause will allow our registration team to focus on processing and migrating existing applications efficiently.


We appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition. If you have already submitted an application, please allow up to 15 business days for a response. Our team is working diligently to ensure all open applications are reviewed and processed.

 

Please Note: Registration staff will not be responding to inquiries regarding status of already submitted applications as we focus our work to prioritize those applications, should we require additional information from an applicant, we will reach out accordingly. 

For further updates, please check back at later date.

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Professional Engineers who are registered in another Canadian jurisdiction or in the USA and do not reside in Nova Scotia should complete a Full Non-Resident application.

If you have previously been registered with Engineers Nova Scotia as a P. Eng. and wish to reinstate your license, complete an application for Reinstatement.

 

Registered in Canada

Applicants that are registered as a P. Eng. in another Canadian jurisdiction and do not reside in Nova Scotia should complete a Full – AIT Non-Resident application.

 

Requirements for a complete Full – AIT Non-Resident application:

  • Completed online application
  • Applicable application fee, annual dues, and stamp fee
  • Completed Company Application Form and Fees (if applicable)
    • Any companies that provide engineering services in NS must have a Certificate of Compliance from Engineers Nova Scotia.
  • Current, valid, government issued, photo identification with signature
  • Proof of membership in good standing with another Canadian engineering regulatory body.
    • Engineers Nova Scotia will request confirmation of your registration from your home Association.

 

Registered in the USA

Applicants that are registered as a P. Eng. in America should complete a Full – Non-Resident – Registered in the USA application.

 

Requirements for a complete Full – Non-Resident – Registered in the USA application:

  • Completed online application
  • Applicable application fee
    • An invoice for the current year dues and stamp fee will be generated in your online account for payment once the NPPE has successfully been completed.
  • Completed Company Application Form and Fees (if applicable)
    • Any companies that provide engineering services in NS must have a Certificate of Compliance from Engineers Nova Scotia.
  • Original transcript of marks sent from the University
    • by email to applications@engineersnovascotia.ca or
    • by mail to Engineers Nova Scotia, 1355 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS BJ3 1Y9.
  • Three references
    • References must have known the applicant for a minimum of 12 months
    • Two references must be professional engineers registered in good standing with a Canadian jurisdiction
  • One-page summary of your work experience
    • The summary will be forwarded to references for confirmation
    • Example one page summaries can be found on the Application Resources Page
  • Detailed resume
    • Must include start and end dates for all engineering positions to date
  • Current, valid, government issued, photo identification with signature
  • Proof of membership in good standing with a State Board in the United States
    • Engineers Nova Scotia will request confirmation of your registration from your home Association.
  • Successful completion of the National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE)

 

Note: Engineers Nova Scotia will accept NCEES records in lieu of transcripts, detailed work history, and confirmation from the State Board. Request NCEES to send a copy of the NCEES record directly to Engineers Nova Scotia.

 

Application Processing Time

  • An application is considered complete once all application requirements have been submitted. The length of time it takes to get to a completed application will vary by applicant.
  • Once an application is submitted, the online application portal and application status can be used to monitor outstanding requirements that must be submitted before an application can be considered complete.
  • Once an application is complete, applicants can expect to receive a decision on their application within three weeks.
  • Applicants are encouraged to utilize the online application portal and the application status feature to monitor the status and processing time for their particular application. 
  • Note: application processing time may vary based on office closures and staff availability/workload.

 

Inactive Applications

Applications that have been inactive (no communication or requirements being submitted) for six months or more may require a second application fee for continued processing.