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Who Is PEGNL?
The Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL) — formerly the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland (APEGN) — is an organization whose mandate is regulating these professions in the public interest, as promulgated in the Engineers & Geoscientists Act 2008 of Newfoundland and Labrador. PEGNL has approximately 5,000 members and is accountable to the public through the provincial Department of Digital Government and Service NL.
PEGNL fosters a respectful workplace for staff, members, volunteers, and the public. Where mutual respect establishes trust and helps create a healthy workplace culture. Click here to view PEGNL’s harassment and discrimination policy.
Who Can Practice?
There are several categories of registration and licensure at PEGNL, including:
- Professional Engineer (P. Eng.)
- Professional Geoscientist (P. Geo.)
- Limited Licensee (Eng. L. or Geo. L.)
- Permit to Practice
- Members-in-Training
- Non-Practicing Membership
Each category has different requirements, responsibilities, and authorities.
Member and Company Register
Check PEGNL’s Member and Company Register to determine if someone is entitled to practice or if an organization has a permit to practice.
Discipline & Enforcement
Any person who has a concern about the competence or professionalism of an individual licensed engineer or geoscientist, or a company holding a PEGNL Permit to Practice, should raise this concern with PEGNL.
Compliance & Enforcement
An individual engaged in the practice of engineering or geoscience in Newfoundland & Labrador requires a PEGNL license to practice.
Learn MoreSubmitting a Complaint
You can submit a compliant by filling out the compliance issue form. A potential first step is to discuss your concern with Professional Standards Director and provide any relevant information.
Practice Standards & Guidelines
PEGNL publishes practice standards and guidelines for the purpose of educating its license holders and the public about matters of professional practice.
Practice Guideline for Authenticating Professional Documents
This Guideline describes how and when a professional member’s stamp and a permit holder’s stamp shall be used for authenticating professional documents.
Guideline for Permit Holders and Companies Employing Engineers and Geoscientists
This Guideline specifies when a permit to practice is required. It also outlines the requirements of organizations operating under a permit to practice and the expectations of non-permit holding companies that employ engineers and/or geoscientists.
Guideline for Areas of Practice Spanning Engineering and Geoscience
This Guideline explores the potential areas of overlap between geotechnical or geological engineering and engineering geology. It provides guidance for both professions working in this space, emphasizing the need for collaboration from both professions in certain situations to ensure that the primary mandate of public protection is met.
