The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) has a history in our province that spans more than a century. Originally formed in 1920, APEGA regulates the practices of engineering and geoscience in Alberta on behalf of the Government of Alberta through the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act.
APEGA members have been involved in some of the most important innovations in science, technology, and industry throughout Alberta’s history. Our members are at the forefront of our province’s energy sector, bringing modern utilities to remote regions and engineering marvels to add vibrancy to our cities. We also introduced the first mandatory continuing professional development program for professional engineers and geoscientists, ensuring modern standards in safety and quality would be a constant part of what it means to be a member of APEGA.
We are the largest association of self-regulated professionals in Western Canada. Our members work in diverse industries, contributing significantly to Alberta’s economic success and enhancing the quality of life Albertans enjoy.
Our main regulatory function is licensing individuals and companies that want to practise engineering and geoscience in Alberta. Applicants and companies that meet APEGA’s standards for ethical, professional, and technical competency earn the right to practise and use reserved titles and designations.
APEGA professionals and permit holders—companies and other organizations that practise engineering, geoscience, or both—have a shared commitment to public safety and well-being through the self-regulation of the professions. Serving the public interest is our privilege and our responsibility.
Discover more about APEGA’s history of cultivating innovation in Alberta.
If you’re looking to become an engineer or geoscientist, please go to APEGA’s application page.
APEGA regulates more than 60 different geoscience disciplines and well over 100 engineering disciplines. Their profound impact on our world can be seen almost every day:
Mechanical engineers develop the machinery and tools we use in our homes, such as furnaces and kitchen appliances
Civil engineers create plans for the neighbourhoods we live in and the roads and highways we drive on
Electrical engineers design the electrical systems in our homes and the buildings we visit, along with devices like smartphones and tablets
Hydrogeologists study how water interacts with the natural environment of rocks and soil to ensure water supplies remain safe and healthy
Petroleum geologists find the energy sources we use in our cars and homes
From the everyday to the out of this world, the work of engineers and geoscientists can be seen all around us. We are proud to regulate these professions.