P.Eng licensure in Saskatchewan
How to Get Your P.Eng in Saskatchewan (APEGS)
In Saskatchewan, engineering graduates first register with APEGS as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT), the required first step toward the P.Eng. You then build at least four years of assessed engineering experience, pass the National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE), and complete a competency-based assessment validated by qualified colleagues and supervisors before converting from member-in-training to Professional Engineer.
Quick facts
- Regulator
- Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan
- Licensing exam
- National Professional Practice Examination (NPPE)
- Experience required
- 48 months
- Official site
- www.apegs.ca
The licensing exam
The NPPE is required: a remote-proctored, closed-book exam of 2.5 hours with 110 multiple-choice questions on professionalism, law, and ethics. EITs are eligible to write it. It is offered five times in 2026.
Experience requirement
A minimum of 48 months (four years) of engineering experience confirmed by validators and assessed through competency-based assessment. Lay-offs and leaves do not count, and at least 6 months of experience must fall within the two years immediately before you submit your assessment. The assessment uses a confidence-based approach across seven competency categories.
Fees (APEGS)
| Engineer-in-Training application feeOne-time, GST added. The later conversion to Professional Engineer is a separate $100. | $200.00 |
| NPPE exam feeOne-time; excludes a 15% administration fee and 5% GST. | $145.00 |
| Annual P.Eng dues$85 membership plus $365 licence, before 5% GST. Member-in-Training annual dues are $350. | $450.00 |
Amounts in CAD, as of June 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm the current fees with APEGS.
How long it takes
Plan for at least four years as a member-in-training, since 48 months of assessed experience is the binding requirement. The EIT application is processed in about a month and the competency assessment is targeted within 90 days, so most graduates reach P.Eng in roughly four to five years end to end.
Continuing professional development
APEGS runs a mandatory CPD program for all active registrants, including members-in-training. Members must obtain a minimum of 30 CPD credits per year (at least 12 verifiable), earn credits in at least 2 categories, complete one hour of verifiable ethics training, and report through APEGS Central.
References and validators
The competency-based assessment requires a minimum of four validators, at least two of whom must be a P.Eng, P.Geo, or equivalent (normally including your supervisor). A single validator can verify multiple competencies; for international experience, validators must hold a four-year engineering or geoscience degree.
Step by step: EIT to P.Eng in Saskatchewan
- 1Create an APEGS Central account and complete the member-in-training self-assessment.
- 2Apply and register as an Engineer-in-Training, confirming you meet the academic requirement (a CEAB-accredited degree, or an academic assessment for international graduates).
- 3Work under direct supervision and accumulate at least 48 months of engineering experience, recording it in the experience system.
- 4Nominate validators (minimum four, at least two P.Eng/P.Geo) and submit competency examples for assessment.
- 5Register for and pass the National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE).
- 6Once experience is validated and the NPPE is passed, apply to convert from member-in-training to Professional Engineer and pay the registration fee.
Saskatchewan P.Eng FAQ
Does Saskatchewan require the NPPE?
Yes. APEGS requires every applicant to pass the National Professional Practice Exam, a 2.5-hour, closed-book, remote-proctored exam of 110 multiple-choice questions, offered five times in 2026. You can write it once registered as an Engineer-in-Training.
How much does it cost to become a P.Eng in Saskatchewan?
The Engineer-in-Training application is $200 (one-time, plus GST) and conversion to Professional Engineer is $100. The NPPE fee is $145 (plus a 15% administration fee and 5% GST). Annual Professional Member dues are $450 before GST. Confirm current amounts with APEGS.
How much engineering experience do I need?
A minimum of 48 months (four years) validated through competency-based assessment, with at least 6 months earned in the two years immediately before you submit your assessment. Lay-offs and leaves do not count.
How many validators do I need?
A minimum of four validators, at least two of whom must be a P.Eng, P.Geo, or equivalent (normally including your direct supervisor). One validator can verify several competencies.
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