The Technical Engineers tier recognises engineers and technicians at the front line who have outstanding skills and practical engineering experience. It exists so that the people who solve real problems on construction sites, in workshops and in control rooms are also part of the Academy’s professional community.
- Have at least 10 years of front-line engineering technical experience, with recognised expertise in a particular trade or technology.
- Have verifiable technical outputs, patents, construction methods, or major project achievements.
- Are jointly nominated by two or more Fellows or Industry Researchers.
- Are appointed after practical assessment, document review and peer evaluation by the review committee.
- Technical Engineers contribute to the Academy’s vocational education and skills training work.