P.E.Jp

Professional Engineer (P.E.Jp)

Professional Engineer Japan (abbreviated as “P.E.Jp”) is the national certification for engineers recognized by the Professional Engineer Act (hereinafter called “PE Act”) in Japan. P.E.Jp is defined as an engineer who is engaged in the professional practice of providing services for science and technology fields, involved in planning, research, design, analysis, testing, evaluation, and training. Such services require application of extensive scientific and technical expertise.
The Enforcement Regulation of the PE Act specifies 21 technical disciplines, in each of which P.E.Jp is qualified to handle.

Range of PE's Activities (Examples)

Planning

Factory Building
Regional Development

Research

Advanced Material Application
New Products
Pollution Control

Design

Facilities
Advanced Production Lines
Advanced Electric Circuits
Regional Development

Analysis/Evaluation

Market Research
Feasibility Study
Environmental Assessment
Management Analysis
Project Evaluation

Testing

Prototype Models
Facilities
Advanced Circuits
Potential of Earthquake-proof, Fire-proof

Consultation

New Product Development
Production and Assembly Line Improvement
Construction management

Obligations of P.E.Jp in accordance with the PE Act

Prohibition of Acts that Damage Credibility

No PE nor associated PE shall take action which harms the credibility and/or dishonors the reputation of other PEs and/or associated PEs. (Article 44, PE Act)

Obligation to Observe Confidentiality

No PE nor associate PE shall reveal or misappropriate the confidential information without justifiable reasons that have been caught in one’s own business. This obligation shall remain after losing their certification of PE or associated PE. (Article 45, PE Act)

Responsibility for Public Interests

No PE nor associated PE shall engage in operations which harm the public interests. Such interests include public safety, environmental preservation, etc., during normal business operations. (Article 45-2, PE Act)

Obligation in Using the Title of P.E.Jp

When PEs use the title P.E.Jp in their business, they are also required to clearly indicate their registered technical discipline. No PE shall indicate any discipline(s) which they have not registered under. (Article 46, PE Act)

Responsibility for Development in Professional Competence

PEs shall, at all times, endeavor to continually increase their knowledge and develop their skills with regard to their profession. (Article 47-2, PE Act)