Membership Categories

CIPEN MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

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The Chartered Institute of Power Engineers of Nigeria (CIPEN) offers a structured hierarchy of professional membership categories designed to recognize and support professionals at every stage of their career within the power sector value chain, from students beginning their academic journey to experienced engineers reaching the pinnacle of their profession. Each level of membership, ranging from Craftsman to Fellow, signifies a specific achievement in academic qualification, verifiable practical experience, ethical commitment, and contribution to the Nigerian electric power industry, providing members with chartered recognition and continuous professional development opportunities.

Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Power Engineers of Nigeria (FCIPE)

This is the most exclusive and prestigious capstone professional qualification, signifying the highest level of professional integrity and authority in power engineering practice. It is earned through merit and requires a minimum of fifteen years of cognate, hands-on professional experience within the electric power value chain, a senior-level position (equivalent to General Manager in public service or Assistant General Manager/Lead Consultant in the private sector/academia), significant contributions to the industry (such as inventions or managing large projects), and extensive evidence of continuous professional development, mentorship, and service to the Institute.

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Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Power Engineers of Nigeria (SMCIPE)

This category is for seasoned professionals who have demonstrated significant experience and competence in the power sector. Requirements include a minimum first degree (or equivalent) in an approved engineering discipline and at least twelve years of post-qualification professional experience gained in an industrial, academic, or consultancy setting within the power sector, in addition to COREN registration.

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Membership of the Chartered Institute of Power Engineers of Nigeria (MCIPE)

This is the full professional membership category for qualified engineers with substantial experience. Entry can be achieved through various paths, generally requiring a minimum first degree in an approved engineering discipline with at least ten years of relevant post-qualification experience, or passing the CIPEN Professional Power Engineers (CPE2) Certification Examination with a minimum of seven years of experience, or candidates with NSQ level 7 and 25 years of extensive power sector experience. COREN registration is also a requirement.

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Associate Engineer Membership of the Chartered Institute of Power Engineers of Nigeria (ACIPE)

This category targets engineers with less experience than full members or those with specific combinations of qualifications. Qualification paths include holding a degree or HND (Distinction) in an approved engineering field with a minimum of three years of relevant post-qualification experience, a Pass/Third Class degree or HND with five years of experience, an HND with a PGD and five years of experience, or candidates with NSQ Level 6 and 15 years of practical experience.

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Power Engineering Technologist Membership of Chartered Institute of Power Engineers of Nigeria (PET)

This category is designed for power engineering professionals with a focus on technology. Requirements typically include an HND (Distinction/Upper Lower Credit) in an approved engineering field with a minimum of two years of relevant post-qualification experience, or passing the Professional Power Technologist (CPE4) Certification Examination, or candidates with an HND Pass/NSQ Level 6 with five years of experience, or those with NSQ Level 5 and ten years of practical experience.

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Power Engineering Technician Membership of Chartered Institute of Power Engineers of Nigeria (PETech)

This category is for qualified technicians with a recognized technical certification or diploma and relevant hands-on practical experience in the power sector. Requirements include an ND-Pass/C&G Final/WAEC/NABTEB/ or NSQ Level 5 in an approved technical discipline, in addition to cognate practical verifiable hands-on experience or passing the Certified Power Technician Professional (CPE5) Certification Examination.

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Power Engineering Craftsman Membership of Chartered Institute of Power Engineers of Nigeria (PEC)

This category is for skilled tradesmen and craftsmen with entry-level technical qualifications and verifiable hands-on professional experience in the power sector. Requirements include C&G / FML&P Trade 1, NABTEB, or NSQ Level 2-4 with practical experience, plus a minimum of one year of cognate hands-on verifiable professional experience, or passing the Certified Power Technician Professional (CPE6) Certification Examination.

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Graduate Member

This category is for recent graduates holding a minimum first degree (BEng, BSc, BTech) or a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Gas, Renewable Energy, or Energy Systems Engineering, or other approved industry-applicable engineering disciplines, serving as a pathway for those starting their careers in the power sector.

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Student Member

This category is for students currently pursuing an undergraduate degree (at 400 level of a five-year course) or HND (at HND1 level) in an approved engineering discipline at an accredited Nigerian university or polytechnic, serving as an initial link to the professional engineering community for future power engineers.

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