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A guide to your
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
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Introduction
Engineers Ireland is your professional body.

We hope that your membership experience is a

positive one, and that you will continue to use the
many benefits provided to you by your local
network in the 11 Regions of Engineers Ireland,
through the many discipline-specific Divisions and
Societies, and by the staff based in our Dublin
headquarters.
This guide is designed to highlight the many
benefits – professional, technical and personal – that
you can avail of. Please refer to it during the year
and if you have any feedback or suggestions email
them to info@engineersireland.ie.

We hope you find this guide useful.

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Contents

Section 1 Professional recognition 4

Section 2 Additional benefits 5

Section 3 Technical resources 6

Section 4 Career resources 7

Section 5 Recognising excellence 9

Section 6 Active participation opportunities 10

Section 7 Links 11

www.engineersireland.ie

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SECTION 1 Professional recognition

Membership grades and titles
The grades and titles of Engineers Ireland are available to anyone
with the necessary competences. Normally, membership grades are
granted for an engineering qualification, and titles are granted after
a number of years of relevant experience. The membership grades
and corresponding designatory letters are:

Ordinary Member (MIEI);

Associate Member (AMIEI); and,

Technician (Tech IEI).
There are three other categories of membership:
Affiliate for those not currently eligible for membership but
associated with the engineering profession by virtue
of their employment in an engineering role;
Companion for people who have attained a senior position in a
profession other than engineering; and,
Student membership is free for students in third-level
engineering programmes.

The registered titles represent formal recognition of your
professional competences:

Fellow (CEng FIEI);

Chartered Engineer (CEng MIEI);

Associate Engineer (AEng AMIEI); and,

Engineering Technician (Eng Tech IEI).
Overseas members, recent graduates and retired members are all
entitled to special membership rates.
If you want to learn more about applying for any of the grades and
titles of membership, Tel: 00353 1 665 1334, or visit
www.engineersireland.ie/members
International agreements
Engineers Ireland is a signatory to a range of international and
bilateral agreements, which means that accredited level 6, 7 and 8
engineering qualifications, and the titles of Chartered Engineer,
Associate Engineer and Engineering Technician, are recognised
overseas. Within the EU, all engineering qualifications are accepted
on an equivalency basis by Engineers Ireland.
Visit www.engineersireland.ie/international for more details.

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Additional benefits SECTION 2

Among the many benefits of Engineers Ireland membership are a ■ home insurance;
range of discounted personal finance and leisure offers with some ■ hotel room upgrades;
of Ireland’s leading brands. More information can be viewed on ■ life assurance;
our website www.engineersireland.ie. ■ pensions;
■ personal loans;
The range of benefits includes: ■ professional indemnity insurance; and,
■ affinity credit card; ■ wealth management.
■ annual multi-trip travel insurance;
■ car insurance; In order to avail of any of the offers, please have your membership
■ commercial vehicle insurance; number ready when you contact any of the companies and advise
■ specialist mortgage packages; the representative that you deal with that you are a member of
■ health insurance; Engineers Ireland.

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SECTION 3 Technical resources
Website
www.engineersireland.ie has everything you need to know about
Engineers Ireland. Many of our publications are available for download
from the website including government submissions, technical papers
and archived editions of The Engineers Journal. The site also hosts a
webcasting facility, which allows for the sharing of presentations live
over the web. This means members can watch an event in another
venue anywhere in the world. For details of future webcasts and how
to participate, visit www.engineersireland.ie
The Engineers Journal
The voice of the engineering profession, this complimentary
subscription gives you access to technical articles, case studies,
interviews and news from all engineering disciplines. Contact the
Editor, Tel: 00353 1 219 0925, or email: bernard@ifpmedia.com
Annual report and register of members
Members receive the annual report by post and the full list of
members, their qualifications and grade/title, is published online
annually at www.engineersireland.ie/members
Engineers Ezine
This up-to-date electronic newsletter is circulated to all members
monthly.
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Library
All members of Engineers Ireland are welcome to use the library and
reading room in our headquarters, which is equipped with internet
terminals. You may contact the library on 00353 1 665 1332, or
email: library@engineersireland.ie
Engineering archive
The engineering archive is a collection of works published prior to
1970 containing many historic books, papers and drawings dating
back to the foundation of the Civil Engineers Society of Ireland in
1835. It is currently housed at the Irish Architectural Archive,
45 Merrion Sq, Dublin 2. Visit www.iarc.ie for more details.
Clyde Road facilities
Members are encouraged to use the bar and restaurant facilities at
Café Clyde for lunch or business meetings. The entire building has
Wi-Fi access, making it an ideal venue for any members who arrive
early for their appointment and want to catch up on emails.
Visit www.engineersireland.ie/clyderoad for more details.
Code of ethics
Members must meet the standards of professional conduct set out
in the code of ethics. Download the code of ethics at
www.engineersireland.ie/codeofethics
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Events
To learn more about the packed calendar of events taking place
all over the country, as well as in our Dublin headquarters, read
The Engineers Journal or the event calendar on
www.engineersireland.ie/calendar
Government submissions
As part of Engineers Ireland’s remit to represent the engineering
profession on all national policy issues, Engineers Ireland makes a
number of submissions to government every year on topics such as
infrastructure, energy, education and the economy. Download them
at www.engineersireland.ie/pubs
Jobs and recruitment
If you are looking for a new job, or if you are an employer thinking
about recruiting a recent graduate, Engineers Ireland can help. Visit
the Jobs and CV section at www.engineersireland.ie/jobs
Career resources SECTION 4
CPD training
All engineers and technicians have an obligation to maintain their
professional and technical competences throughout their career.
Engineers Ireland can help you with your career development
through the comprehensive range of training courses, techie
brekkies and seminars at www.engineersireland.ie/courses
CPD accreditation
The Engineers Ireland CPD Accreditation Scheme is designed to
support lifelong learning by stimulating and recognising good
organisational practice in the area of professional development for
engineers and technical staff. If you think your organisation or
company could benefit from CPD accreditation, please visit
www.engineersireland.ie/cpdaccreditation
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Regions, Divisions and Societies

Engineers Ireland is built on a network of Regions, Divisions and
Societies, which facilitates knowledge sharing among the
engineering community in a way that is relevant, flexible and local.
Our Regions, Divisions and Societies offer members:
■ multiple networking opportunities with other engineering
professionals;
■ free lectures and seminars;
■ CPD training events;
■ an online library of technical resources;
■ interactive discussion forums;
■ event recordings and publications;
■ industry interviews; and,
■ email newsletters.
Members can affiliate themselves with up to three Divisions and
Societies, which cater for a diverse range of engineering interests
and specialities, from roads and transportation to heritage, and
more.
Membership of the Regions, Divisions and Societies is free to our
members. To view our complete list of Regions, Divisions and
Societies, visit www.engineersireland.ie/sectorslist
The power of volunteering
As a member of Engineers Ireland, you can make a real difference
by volunteering. Whether you are a student, recently qualified,
long-standing or recently retired member, the broad range of
volunteering opportunities available means there is an activity to
suit all levels of skills and experience and the commitment from
you can be as little or as much as you are prepared to give.

For information on how you can get involved, contact:

Roberta Feely, Sector Support Manager, Engineers Ireland
on 00353 1 665 1341 or email: rfreely@engineersireland.ie

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The Engineering Excellence Awards
The Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards are the highlight of our
professional calendar and are designed to recognise and reward
excellence across the engineering profession.
The awards showcase the high level of expertise and innovation
across the full range of engineering disciplines whilst also
recognising the commitment engineers make to their clients,
employers, and the broader community.
For more information regarding all our awards, visit
www.engineersireland.ie/awards
Recognising excellence SECTION 5
Chartered Engineer of the Year
Winning this award is considered an outstanding achievement
within the profession. To be nominated for this prestigious
award, you must first apply for the title of Chartered Engineer.
Visit www.engineersireland.ie/CEng for further information.
The statutory title of Chartered Engineer is granted
by Engineers Ireland to those engineers who have, through a
rigorous review process, shown their competences in the
workplace. They are internationally recognised as licensed to
practise as professional engineers.
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SECTION 6 Active participation opportunities

As an engineer you have obtained a skill-set

that makes you an invaluable member of

society. Why not give something back?

The developing world Promoting engineering as a career

Engineers Supporting the Developing World was launched in 2004.
This programme connects Irish engineers with the development
agencies Trócaire, Goal and Concern.
To get involved, Tel: 00353 1 665 1332, or visit
www.engineersireland.ie/devworld
The Engineers Benevolent Fund
This fund provides financial assistance to engineers, or their families,
who are in financial difficulty. Consider making a donation to the
Benevolent Fund or think about including the Engineers Benevolent
Fund as one of the beneficiaries in your will.
www.engineersireland.ie/benevolent
STEPS to engineering was established to encourage both primary
and second-level students to explore the world of science and
engineering. It is an Engineers Ireland programme, supported by
Discover Science and Engineering, the Department of Education
and Science, FÁS and industry.
The STEPS to engineering team run a comprehensive programme
of activities for primary and second-level students nationwide.
We always welcome new volunteer engineers to support the
programme, so if you would like to become involved please contact
STEPS to engineering on 00353 1 665 1340 or email: info@steps.ie

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If you want to…
Renew your membership online
Apply for the title of Chartered Engineer
Apply for the title of Associate Engineer
Apply for the title of Engineering Technician
Become a member of Engineers Ireland
Update your contact details
Become affiliated to other Divisions/Societies
Find a new job
Go on a training course
Get CPD accreditation for your company
Volunteer for STEPS to engineering
Help the developing world
Donate to the Engineers Benevolent Fund
Nominate a colleague for an excellence award
Check out all Engineers Ireland events
Download the code of ethics
Read the latest salary survey
Sign up for a webcast
Avail of any membership discounts
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Links SECTION 7
Go to….
www.engineersireland.ie/members
www.engineersireland.ie/CEng
www.engineersireland.ie/AEng
www.engineersireland.ie/EngTech
www.engineersireland.ie
www.engineersireland.ie/members
www.engineersireland.ie/members
www.engineersireland.ie/jobs
www.engineersireland.ie/courses
www.engineersireland.ie/CPDaccreditation
www.steps.ie/volunteer
www.engineersireland.ie/devworld
www.engineersireland.ie/benevolent
www.engineersireland.ie/awards
www.engineersireland.ie/calendar
www.engineersireland.ie/codeofethics
www.engineersireland.ie/members
www.engineersireland.ie/webcast
www.engineersireland.ie/benefits
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Subscription payment methods:

Credit card – online at www.engineersireland.ie/members or call 00353 1 665 1320
Direct debit – NEW – monthly or quarterly direct debit
Cheque – post to 22 Clyde Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Download a credit card payment form from www.engineersireland.ie/ccpay
Download a direct debit mandate application from www.engineersireland.ie/ddpay
Call our finance team on 00353 1 665 1320 for any assistance

Engineers Ireland
22 Clyde Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
Telephone: 01 665 1300

www.engineersireland.ie