Registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) is mandatory for those who are under one of the professions mentioned below (Iqama Profession). More technical professions are on the way.
The following professions in Iqama are linked with the Saudi Council of Engineers and require registration with SCE for Iqama renewal:
Building Surveyor | General Draughtsman | Digital aerial survey Technician |
Road Surveyor | Draughtsman | Surveyor and Field Investigator |
Surveyor | Cartographer | Digital Aerial Scanning Equipment Operator |
Architectural Draughtsman | Building Technician /Building Supervisor | Cartography First Supervisor |
General Surveyor | Road Technician /Road Supervisor | Marine mapping technician |
Mine Surveyor | Quantity Surveyor | Quantity Surveyor |
Photographic surveyor | Soil Mechanics Laboratory Technician | Electrical Draftsman |
Architectural Model Maker | Structural Materials Lab Technician | Mechanical Draftsman |
Construction Draughtsman / Buildings | Associate Surveyor | Electrical Designs draftsman |
Structural Draughtsman / Roads | Digital mapping technician | Power plants – installation Technician |
These are just a few of the many professions tied to SCE registration for expatriates working in technical fields. It is crucial for individuals holding these Iqama professions to ensure their registration is up-to-date to avoid any complications during the Iqama renewal process. Read: How to Renew Your SCE Registration