Advancing Engineering Excellence in Papua New Guinea
The Institution of Engineers Papua New Guinea (IEPNG) brings together engineers, engineering professionals, students and industry partners committed to advancing engineering excellence and supporting sustainable national development.
Through professional standards, registration, continuing professional development and industry engagement, the Institution of Engineers Papua New Guinea promotes a strong, ethical and capable engineering profession.
Learn More About the Institution of Engineers Papua New GuineaSupporting the Engineering Profession
Professional Registration
Promoting professional recognition and registration of engineers in Papua New Guinea.
Membership
Connecting engineers and providing a professional community for learning, networking and career development.
Professional Development
Supporting engineers through CPD, technical training, workshops and professional events.
Engineering Standards
Promoting high standards, ethics and professional practice across the engineering profession.
Engineers Building PNG
Engineers play a vital role in building and maintaining the infrastructure, systems and services that support Papua New Guinea's future.
From roads and bridges to energy, water, telecommunications, buildings, mining and technology, engineering contributes to the growth and development of our nation.
Join the IEPNG Community
Whether you are an engineering student, graduate or experienced professional, IEPNG provides opportunities to connect, develop your skills and contribute to the engineering profession.
Student Membership
Start your professional engineering journey.
Graduate Membership
Build your experience and professional career.
Professional Membership
Advance your career and professional recognition.
Accredited Institutions in Papua New Guinea
IEPNG recognises a small number of tertiary institutions in Papua New Guinea whose engineering qualifications meet the standards required for professional registration and IEPNG membership.
Choosing an accredited institution matters. A degree or diploma from a recognised programme is the foundation of your entire professional journey — it is what allows you to progress smoothly from Student Member, through the Graduate Professional Development Program, to full registration as a Professional Engineer with the Professional Engineers Registration Board (PERB). Studying at an accredited institution means your qualification is already understood and trusted by employers, by IEPNG, and by the regulatory system that governs engineering practice in PNG.
If you are considering an engineering career in PNG, this is where to start. Students who complete their qualification at an IEPNG-accredited institution avoid delays and uncertainty later — their studies are recognised from day one of their engineering career, making it easier to apply for Student and Graduate Membership and to begin the GPDP without complication.
PNG University of Technology
Papua New Guinea's leading technological university and the country's primary source of degree-qualified engineers. Unitech's engineering programmes form the backbone of the professional engineering workforce recognised by IEPNG and PERB.
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A key provider of certificate and technician-level engineering training in Papua New Guinea, preparing students for Technician and Student Membership pathways and hands-on careers across the engineering trades.
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Supporting the next generation of Papua New Guinea's engineers through student membership, professional development, mentoring, networking and career opportunities.
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Building PNG Needs Every Kind of Engineer
Every bridge, power line and building PNG needs is a chance for more women to lead the design. IEPNG's Women in Engineering Chapter exists to grow that talent through mentorship and networking — helping more women study engineering, stay in the profession, and rise to the roles where decisions get made. Women are already shaping how engineering gets practised in Papua New Guinea — not waiting for a seat at the table, but building the table.
IEPNG Awards
Each year, IEPNG recognises the students and engineers who set the standard for the profession in Papua New Guinea — celebrating academic excellence at the country's leading engineering institutions, and outstanding professional achievement across the national workforce.
Best Engineering Student
Awarded to the top-performing engineering student at Unitech, recognising outstanding academic achievement, technical ability, and the qualities expected of a future Professional Engineer.
Best Engineering Student
Awarded to the top-performing student in a certificate or technician-level engineering programme, recognising excellence in practical skill, technical knowledge, and commitment to the trade.
Best Engineer
Awarded to a practising engineer whose work in the field demonstrates outstanding professional competence, ethical practice, and meaningful contribution to engineering and national development.
General Assessment Criteria
All three IEPNG Awards are judged against the same core standards, regardless of category:
- Outstanding academic or professional performance in an engineering discipline
- Demonstrated adherence to the standards set out in IEPNG's Code of Ethics
- A meaningful contribution to the candidate's institution, workplace, or the wider engineering profession
- Evidence of the leadership, initiative, and technical capability expected of a future or current Professional Engineer
Best Engineering Student — PNG University of Technology & National Polytechnic Institute
- Enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, an accredited engineering programme at the institution
- Strong overall academic record across the course of study
- Recommendation or nomination coordinated through the institution's engineering faculty
Best Engineer — PNG Workforce
- A practising engineer, registered or in progress toward registration with PERB
- A track record of professional achievement in the field, such as project delivery, innovation, or technical leadership
- Nomination coordinated through the candidate's employer or professional network
Nominations are coordinated through the relevant institution or employer in consultation with IEPNG. For specific submission dates and forms, contact IEPNG directly.
Leading the Engineering Profession
Mr. Gibson Holemba
President of IEPNG and Secretary for the Department of Works and Highways, also serving as Chairman of the Professional Engineers Registration Board.
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Mr. Benedict Mick
Responsible for the overall management of the Institution, and serves as Registrar of the Professional Engineers Registration Board.
View the Management TeamFrequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most from students, engineers and the public about IEPNG, membership, and professional registration.
The Institution of Engineers Papua New Guinea (IEPNG) is the professional body representing engineers across all disciplines in Papua New Guinea. It sets professional standards, supports registration, and represents the engineering profession's interests to government, industry, and the public.
IEPNG welcomes engineering students, graduates, practising professional engineers, technicians, and non-engineers who work closely with the profession (as Companion Members). There's a membership class suited to wherever you are in your engineering journey.
IEPNG offers Student, Graduate, Technician, Member (Professional), Fellow, Honorary Fellow, and Companion membership classes. Most engineers progress along the pathway from Student Member to Graduate Member, then to full Member, and eventually Fellow status after sustained professional achievement.
The GPDP is a minimum four-year structured development program that Graduate Members complete while working, typically alongside a GPDP Log Book documenting their practical experience. Successfully completing it, together with a Professional Assessment, is a key step toward full Membership.
Yes. Under the Professional Engineers Registration Act, an engineering professional must be both registered with the Professional Engineers Registration Board (PERB) and a Member of IEPNG in order to practise engineering in Papua New Guinea.
PERB is the statutory Board established under the Professional Engineers Registration Act to register and de-register professional engineers in PNG. Its membership is drawn from the IEPNG Council, chaired ex officio by the IEPNG President.
Download and complete the application form for your relevant membership class, then submit it to IEPNG along with the required application and membership fees. Application forms are available on the relevant membership pages of this site.
Yes, application and annual membership fees apply and vary by membership class. Contact IEPNG directly for the current fee schedule.
The Code of Ethics sets out the professional and ethical standards all IEPNG members are expected to uphold, built around five core values — protection of life, sustainable environmental management, community wellbeing, professionalism and integrity, and sustaining engineering knowledge.
Yes. IEPNG operates regional chapters covering the Southern (Port Moresby), Highlands (Mt. Hagen), Momase (Lae), and New Guinea Islands (Kavieng) regions, connecting members with local networking and events outside the head office in Port Moresby.
Yes. Companion Membership is designed for people who support the engineering profession without being engineers themselves — including allied professionals, industry partners, and community contributors — giving access to events, publications, and networking without requiring PERB registration.
IEPNG's Women in Engineering Chapter supports women through mentorship, networking, and visibility initiatives — building a pipeline of women studying, staying in, and rising into senior roles across the engineering profession in PNG.
IEPNG recognises the top-performing engineering students at PNG University of Technology and the National Polytechnic Institute, as well as an outstanding practising engineer in the PNG workforce, based on academic or professional excellence and adherence to the Code of Ethics.