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COMPETENCE

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Competence 1.3
Engineering Has the candidate applied creative problem-solving

Knowledge approaches to their area of engineering expertise?

4 analysing the financial viability of wind energy projects

THE FOLLOWING EXAMPLES HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED BY and researching available software options;
MEMBERS OF ENGINEERS IRELAND WHO WERE 4 working on energy retrofits and undertaking fundamental
SUCCESSFUL IN THEIR CHARTERED ENGINEER
redesigns of HVAC and lighting systems, rather than just
APPLICATION:
replacing with more efficient pieces of equipment;
4 using waterless traps where usual S-trap would not fit, by
Competence 1.1 researching different types of traps the candidate was
Has the candidate maintained and extended a sound
able to find a solution using new methods.
theoretical approach in enabling the introduction and
exploitation of engineering technology and other
relevant developments?

4 applying management and technical standards to work

and modelling potential outputs from different design Competence 1.4
decisions; Has the candidate promoted innovation and
technology transfer?
4 when calculating residual stresses, using calculations to
resolve strains from a three-gauge strain gauge rosette 4 providing training to colleagues for software the
that were similar to calculations used for resolving candidate researched to use in feasibility studies and
strains using Mohr’s stress circle; inviting colleagues that work in other sectors to make
4 using new systems not used in Ireland before and proving presentations to the candidate’s colleagues as part of
this by providing specific examples of theoretical CPD events;
knowledge gained in university. 4 embracing the use of new technologies and researching
practical methods for their application;
4 using reliability block diagram techniques to model water
treatment plant performance and identify those systems
Competence 1.2 to target first from a maintenance perspective. The
Has the candidate understood and applied advanced candidate then used historical failure data to inform the
knowledge of the widely applied engineering frequency of the new maintenance plans. The technique
principles underpinning good practice? utilised probability theory. In total, 20 targeted
4 providing examples of how degree subjects were utilised,
maintenance plans were developed.
such as thermodynamics, fluids, material science and
electrical engineering, which helped prepare the
candidate for roles in the power generation sector;
4 applying ISO 50001 to different companies to enable them
to manage their energy consumption;
4 demonstrating the application of engineering knowledge,
through the utilisation of reliability techniques to aid in
decision making, plan maintenance, and implementation
of best practice asset management.
While the examples provided are to assist you in your application, it is not a checklist
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COMPETENCE

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Application of
engineering
knowledge
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Competence 2.1 Competence 2.3

Has the candidate identified potential projects and Has the candidate planned, implemented, designed,
opportunities? evaluated and modified engineering solutions
4 providing an example of how the candidate was inspired holistically?
by a particular renewable energy project and wrote to a
4 describing a pipeline of successful engineering projects
number of potential clients to promote their company’s
with novel challenges and consistently satisfactory
services to carry out a feasibility study for them to install
results, including award-winning projects;
renewable energy on their sites to offset electricity costs;
4 giving full completed examples of projects managed from
4 engaging closely with clients and forming relationships
through successfully delivered projects; concept to execution and handover;

4 after a period of months of using the residual stress
measuring apparatus, developing a sense of trends
emerging from similar sites of interest, and informing a
customer of what could be a particularly interesting
section to conduct further measurements on. The
candidate was given a project to work on, which garnered
a significant revenue and reputational boost for the
company.
4 explaining their role as senior engineer in an electricity
company’s asset management section and how the
candidate co-ordinated the development of the work
scope for the entire hydro fleet. The candidate brought
the project through the lifecycle, from idea to
implementation, and developed the business case and
project briefs. Multiple options were considered, and
each site had a bespoke solution appropriate for its
business case, balancing risk and cost.

Competence 2.2
Has the candidate conducted appropriate research
and undertaken design, evaluation and development
of possible solutions?
4 providing a specific example of a project where the
candidate conducted research into the development of a
computer model to assist with a feasibility report;
4 using project examples, which included multi-criteria
assessments for determining proposed solutions;
4 on a pipeline power requirement, the candidate created
five models, which allowed for performance comparison
in the context of reliability. Hundreds of lines of Matlab
code were written. Numerous research papers were read
to gather equipment reliability data to facilitate accurate
modelling.

While the examples provided are to assist you in your application, it is not a checklist

COMPETENCE
3
Leadership skills
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Competence 3.1
Has the candidate planned for effective project
implementation?
4 giving an example and description of a project execution
plan the candidate prepared for a project;
4 explaining how by using a project programme,
procurement schedule, cost plan and safety risk
assessment all aspects of a project can be planned and
considered before the start to ensure that it is delivered
on time, on budget and safely;
4 detailing how the candidate consistently delivered multi-
disciplined projects through clear communications,
project delivery practices, and by reflecting and
continually learning through lessons learned workshops.
Competence 3.2
Has the candidate managed, planned, budgeted,
organised, directed, and controlled tasks, people
and/or resources?
4 referencing energy performance projects for work where
the candidate was the technical manager and responsible
for design, development and delivery;
4 setting key performance indicators and objectives for
teams and reviewing performance against them
periodically;
4 co-ordinating the implementation of asset management
and working towards centralising budgetary and
maintenance planning. International benchmarking had
showed a gap between best practice and current
maintenance spend, so the candidate utilised workshops,
presentations, site visits and technical support to gain
acceptance and strategically change the perception of
asset management.
While the examples provided are to assist you in your application, it is not a checklist
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Competence 3.3
Has the candidate developed the capabilities of staff to
meet the demands of changing technical and
managerial requirements?
4 ensuring all staff were technically adept by keeping up to
date on CPD training;
4 running a graduate training programme and giving
presentations on certain design tools and common issues
that occur on sites, and keeping in touch with each
graduate on site and advising on any issues;
4 through structured training and practical coaching, the
candidate introduced a structured process of one-to-one
meetings between staff and their managers to facilitate a
two-way feedback session. These occurred on a six-
monthly cycle and output fed into staff training and
development plans.
Competence 3.4
Has the candidate brought about improvement through
quality management?
4 giving a specific example which was adopted in a company’s
quality management system;
4 explaining how by having a policy of 'right first time' with
regard to site works that snags can be reduced and quality
improved – a mock-up can be completed and signed off by
the design team and client before it is rolled out across the
site and this ensures that at the snagging stage of a project,
there are no significant reworks required;
4 demonstrating how the candidate implemented various file
management protocols, ensured reviews are complete, and
engaged with lead verifiers to ensure the company is
delivering fit-for-purpose designs.
Competence 3.5
Has the candidate been responsible for making
decisions on part or all of complex projects?
4 explaining how, as a self-employed business owner, all
projects are of the candidate’s own initiative and led by them;
4 leading two weekly reviews on each project, and scoping
out with cross-functional project teams on setting out
roles, responsibilities, and key milestones;
4 explaining how as a senior engineer, the candidate made
decisions on the scope of a hydro renewal project;
4 detailing involvement in complex projects with multiple
stakeholders, specifically detailing decisions made and
implemented.
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Communication skills
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Competence 4.1 Competence 4.3

Has the candidate worked and communicated
effectively with others at all levels?
4 providing an overview of how the candidate’s role as
project manager involved scheduling and chairing weekly
task list conference calls with clients and chairing of
monthly site progress/health and safety meetings with
various contractors;
4 engaging with manufacturing team members every day
via verbal and written communication to define customer
requirements and develop working schedules, including
face-to-face meetings, telephone calls, emails,
machining requirement sheets and part nesting sheets;
4 dealing with a wide range of internal and external
colleagues and communicating at all levels from shop
floor to executive and board.
Has the candidate been responsible for negotiations
and building teams?
4 negotiating with client teams to capture projects, not only
with technical team members, but also with financial
employees and members at board and director level;
4 when starting a project and interviewing potential
contractors, trying to get the best cost for the best quality
work, which doesn't necessarily mean the cheapest;
4 detailing how the candidate held interviews and dealt
with underperforming staff.

Competence 4.2
How does the candidate effectively present and
discuss ideas and plans?
4 composing and delivering several technical presentations
to senior management/directors in Ireland’s leading
international companies on the subject of new
technologies in the industry;
4 presenting findings to mentors and senior company staff,
detailing how new manufacturing facilities and potential
products were evolving;
4 delivering numerous presentations internally, with
suppliers and at international conferences.

While the examples provided are to assist you in your application, it is not a checklist

COMPETENCE
5
Ethical practice
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Competence 5.1
Has the candidate complied with appropriate codes
and rules of conduct?
4 upholding honesty, trustworthiness, and responsibility in
all duties as an employee, and as a member of society in
general – this includes legal obligations and abiding by
guidelines to protect the welfare of employees,
customers and the public at large;
4 complying with the Ethics in Public Office Act, safety
responsibility statement, and HR policies;
4 giving specific examples around potential conflicts of
interest and the candidate’s approach to these.
Competence 5.2
Has the candidate managed and applied safe systems
of work?
4 noting examples of how the candidate was involved in
preliminary safety and health plans, design risk
assessments, and the assessment of competence of
contractors;
4 engaging closely with environment and health and safety
team members and following a thorough review process
for engineering designs to help reduce unsafe work
practices;
4 compiling a risk register at the start of a project, which
highlighted any risks to personnel for the duration of a
project – by doing this, you can put measures in place to
avoid any injuries.
While the examples provided are to assist you in your application, it is not a checklist
Mechanical
Competence 5.3
Has the candidate undertaken to ensure that their
engineering work is in compliance with the code of
practice on risk and the environment?
4 providing an example of a project with protected habitats
in the vicinity, which led to several constraints during
construction that the candidate helped the contractor to
overcome through engineering and management
solutions;
4 giving examples of environmental/energy efficiency
projects, which were validated by third parties;
4 detailing how options are evaluated, including social and
environmental concerns, and how these risks are
mitigated in design.
Competence 5.4
Has the candidate ensured their continuing
professional development to maintain the currency of
their professional engineering knowledge and skills?
4 attending CPD to keep up with the latest technologies and
those coming onto the market;
4 through targeted reading, attending conferences and
webinars, and visiting other organisations and suppliers
to review transferrable lessons;
4 using the e-learning section of the Engineers Ireland
website to expand knowledge.