Chartered Engineers drive innovation, solving complex engineering challenges using new or existing technologies.
You'll play a key role in technical or commercial leadership, managing high-risk systems and demonstrating strong interpersonal skills.
Achieving CEng through the Energy Institute (EI) also grants exclusive titles: Chartered Energy Engineer or Chartered Petroleum Engineer, showcasing your specialist expertise in energy.
Chartered Engineers drive innovation, solving complex engineering challenges using new or existing technologies.
You'll play a key role in technical or commercial leadership, managing high-risk systems and demonstrating strong interpersonal skills.
Achieving CEng through the Energy Institute (EI) also grants exclusive titles: Chartered Energy Engineer or Chartered Petroleum Engineer, showcasing your specialist expertise in energy.
Why become a Chartered Engineer?
- Gain global recognition for your skills, commitment, and expertise in energy engineering.
- Enhance your career prospects, professionalism, and employability.
- Showcase your qualifications with a prestigious title respected across industries.
Before you apply?
- Check your qualifications
- You’ll need an accredited Bachelor’s and Master’s degree or an Integrated MEng.
- Don’t meet these requirements? Begin with Interim CEng registration before moving on to full registration.
- International applicants
- Unsure if your qualifications meet the standard?
- Check your UK equivalency here.
- Join EI for personalised advice and guidance on your next steps.
Application timeline
The next deadline for applications is 31st July 2025.
Who can apply?
- Engineers with advanced technical knowledge and a proven track record in energy.
- Typical candidates hold a Master’s-level qualification or an Integrated MEng, but relevant experience and qualifications may also be considered.
- Not sure if your qualifications meet the standard? Check your UK qualifications here or contact EI for guidance.
Fees
- Application Fee: £85
- Initial and annual registration fees also apply (collected on behalf of the Engineering Council).
- Visit the fees page for more information.
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Any questions?
Email our membership team at [email protected] or call us on +44(0)20 7467 7100.
Meet some of our Chartered Engineers
Emily Spearman
Head of Technology and Methodology in Engineering, bp - Offshore Wind Organisation - London, UK
"I joined the offshore wind industry 11 years ago. It has been really good being part of a fast-growing sector that is trying to fight climate change."
Sudeep Roy
Operations Advisor, Qatargas Operating Company Limited - Doha, Qatar
"My interest in energy started when I visited an industrial facility with my father; the canteen was run on renewable energy, a mix of solar and biogas, something unheard of in 1980s India."
Matthew Henderson
Subsea and Structural Engineering Manager, SSE Renewables
“The scale and ambition of the tidal barrage and lagoon proposal excited me, and made me aware of the complexity and wide ranging factors that needed consideration – all against the backdrop of an increasing need to act.”