The Engineering Executive (EngExec) is a credential that recognises pre-eminent individuals in executive positions who have shown exceptional leadership and talent. EngExec recognises the distinguished progression from technical practice to strategic leadership, guiding engineering enterprises at the level of business strategy and organisational impact.
The EngExec credential is not limited to engineers – it also recognises senior business leaders who work in the engineering sector, regardless of formal engineering qualifications.
Achieving EngExec offers a unique opportunity to influence the future direction of the profession. As an exclusive credential, EngExec is reserved for a select group of high-performing individuals, with applications extended strictly by invitation.
Eligibility
To be considered for the EngExec credential, individuals must demonstrate, at a minimum:
- 15 years of industry experience
- achievement of all Engineering leadership and management competencies for EngExec
- and be in a senior leadership or management position.
Eligibility for EngExec is demonstrated through extensive leadership experience in the engineering sector or a related enterprise, strategic influence at an organisational or industry level, as well as a proven ability to drive innovation, performance and business outcomes.
Individuals are typically recognised as executive decision-makers and show a strong commitment to professional standards and continuous development. You’re likely on the right path if your focus has shifted from technical execution to leadership, business strategy and management.
Engineers Australia may identify potential candidates for the EngExec credential through several pathways, including:
- during a continuing professional development (CPD) audit and practice review
- through the Fellow assessment process
- via demonstrated service and contribution to the engineering profession.
Application
Eligible individuals will be contacted directly by Engineers Australia with an invitation to apply for the EngExec credential.
Professional interview
The final stage of assessment is a professional interview with an Engineers Australia assessor. This interview is designed to validate your leadership experience and alignment with the EngExec competencies.
Outcome
Following your interview, you'll receive a confirmation email advising the outcome of your EngExec application.
Post-nominals
Successful candidates are awarded the the post-nominal of EngExec.
If you’re an engineer and not yet Chartered with Engineers Australia, you’ll also be awarded Chartered status in the area of Leadership and Management. Depending on your occupational category, you’ll receive one of the following post-nominals:
- Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)
- Chartered Technologist (CEngT) or
- Chartered Associate (CEngA)
Gain recognition
In addition to post-nominals, you can share your EngExec credential as a digital badge and showcase your achievement.
By representing your credential with a verified digital badge, you can demonstrate your professional capability to employers, prospective clients and peers.
The EngExec digital badge is delivered through Credly’s Acclaim platform.
How to claim your digital badge
You will receive an email from [email protected]
- Click the link in the email to accept your badge.
- Create a free account on the Acclaim website.
- Claim your badge.
- Upload to your professional social media accounts, use in your email signature, online proposals and digital CV.
Fees
The fee to apply for EngExec is $2110 for members and $2415 for non-members including GST. The non-member fee is inclusive of the annual membership fee for the rest of the financial year.
You’ll receive instructions about how to pay the fee during the application process.