General FAQ
You can find a list of frequently asked questions about PEGNL and the answers to these questions on this page.
General FAQs
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How can you share your passion for your profession?
- Share your Professional Expertise on PEGNL’s Committees
- Help Students and New Professionals Kick-Start their Careers
- Inspire a love of Engineering and Geoscience
If you are interested in volunteering, you can complete an application form. Specific volunteer roles that PEGNL is currently recruiting for are posted with our job postings.
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Does volunteering with PEGNL count towards PD (Continuous Professional Development Program)?
Yes, one PDH is earned for every hour of participation or service.
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Who is eligible to be a volunteer with PEGNL?
PEGNL welcomes members in good standing at all stages of their careers, whether experienced professional or member-in training (EIT/GIT). Some of our opportunities are also open to non-members e.g., the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Disciplinary Panel and Outreach Committee.
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I am looking for information on the Iron Ring.
PEGNL is not affiliated with the Iron Ring ceremony. For any questions regarding the Iron Ring or The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer, please visit Camp 20’s website.
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.