GUIDELINES IN THE

PEE LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS

Professional Regulatory
Board of Electrical Engineering
Professional Regulation Commission

FORTUNATO C. LEYNES, MBA, FIIEE

Chairman

JAIME V. MENDOZA, MTM, SMIIEE

Member

FRANCIS V. MAPILE, BBM, FIIEE

Member
 Qualifications for Registration as
Professional Electrical Engineer
(RA 7920 Art. III, Sec. 16)

citizen of the Philippines;

of good reputation with high moral values;

has not been finally convicted by the court of an offense
involving moral turpitude;

holder of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering (BSEE) from a university, school, college,
academy or institute duly constituted, recognized and
accredited by the Philippine government; and,

a registered electrical engineer with valid certificate of
registration and professional license and with four (4)
years or more of active practice reckoned from the date
of his registration as a registered electrical engineer.
 Practice of Electrical Engineering
(RA 7920 Art. I, Sec. 2a)

1. Consultation, investigation, valuation and

management of services requiring electrical
engineering knowledge;
2. Design and preparation of plans, specifications and
estimates for electric power systems, power plants,
power distribution system including power
transformers, transmission lines and network
protection, switchgear, building wiring, electrical
machines, equipment and others;
3. Supervision of erection, installation, testing and
commissioning of power plants, substation,
transmission lines, industrial plants and others;
 Practice of Electrical Engineering
(RA 7920 Art. I, Sec. 2a)

4. Supervision of operation and maintenance of

electrical equipment in power plants, industrial
plants, watercrafts, electric locomotives and others;
5. Supervision on the manufacture and repair of
electrical equipment including switchboards,
transformers, generators, motors, apparatus and
others;
6. Teaching of electrical engineering professional
subject; and
7. Taking charge of the sale and distribution of
electrical equipment and systems requiring
engineering calculations or applications of
engineering data.
 Requirements for Registration as
Professional Electrical Engineer
(Rule 14, IRR RA 7920)

1. PRC Application Form (PRC Form No. 101)

2. Permanent Registration Record Card (PRC Form No. 203)
3. Proof of Philippine Citizenship, e.g., Certificate of Naturalization,
Voters affidavit/ID Card, Philippine Passport/Visa
4. Certificate of Live Birth and/or marriage contract (if applicant is a
married female)
5. NBI clearance
6. Valid Certificate of Registration and a Valid Professional License
as a Registered Electrical Engineer.
7. Certificate of Experience PRC Form No. 104 (Revised August
95) duly accomplished and certified under oath. This service
record shall be reckoned from the date the applicant took oath as
an REE (or ASSO EE or ASST EE).
 Requirements for Registration as
Professional Electrical Engineer
(Rule 14, IRR RA 7920)

8. Technical Report/Thesis/Dissertation Paper

9. Affidavits signed by three licensed professional electrical
engineers to the effect that the experience record submitted by
the applicant is factual and that the technical paper submitted
was actually and solely prepared by the applicant.
10.Brief description of the most significant and outstanding
achievement/contribution of the applicant in the field of
electrical engineering.

The interview shall be scheduled as often as required

throughout the year, and may be held at the head office in
Manila or in the PRC Regional offices when the number of
applicants for PEE would justify the funds requirement for at
least two members of the Board to conduct the interview/oral
examination.
Elements of the Technical Report
(Rule 14, IRR RA 7920)

Title Page
Letter of Transmittal
Preface
Table of Contents
List of tables, charts, drawings etc.
Summary
Body Text
Conclusions/Recommendations
Bibliography/References
Affidavit of sole authorship
Affidavit of PEE 1
Affidavit of PEE 2
Affidavit of PEE 3
Curriculum Vitae (with ID picture)
 STEPS TO FOLLOW WHEN
APPLYING FOR PEE EXAMS
1. Submit a proposed title & outline with synopsis for each
chapter to the Board of EE for approval as to subject
matter, organization, technical content and presentation.
If disapproved, the Board shall advise the applicant citing
the reasons therefore.
 PEE applicant shall include an e-mail address in the curriculum
vitae that comes with the submission of the proposed title
 PEE applicant will be required to come in person for screening of
the proposed topic by at least two members of the Board of EE
 PEE applicant will be required during the screening to bring the
original copy of the Certification from the three PEEs who will
execute affidavits vouching the applicants experience and
providing advise during the preparation of the technical
engineering report and proof of active involvement in IIEE and/or
community and original copy of the Certificate of
Employment/Service Record
 Date and venue for the screening will given in the reply letter to
the applicant
 STEPS TO FOLLOW WHEN
APPLYING FOR PEE EXAMS

2. After approval of the proposed title and outline by

the Board, submit all requirements for processing
together with the five (5) copies of the Technical
Report. Four (4) which will be retained by the
Commission and one (1) by the applicant stamped
with RECEIVED COPY.
 The applicant will be required to submit the Technical
Report within six (6) months from the oral screening
3. Payment of P600.00 for the examination fee.
ANY APPLICANT WHO FAILED IN THE ORAL
EXAMINATION/INTERVIEW MAY RE-APPLY AFTER AT
LEAST ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF NOTICE OF
FAILURE. IN THE RE-APPLICATION, RULE 14 SHALL BE
OBSERVED!!!
 Dos and Donts
 TITLE OF THE REPORT SHOULD BE IMPRESSIVE OR SHOULD
SPEAK FOR ITSELF
Prepare at least three (3) topics
 EACH PROPOSED TOPIC WITH OUTLINE SHALL INCLUDE
SYNOPSIS FOR EACH CHAPTER
 TECHNICAL REPORT SHALL INVOLVE SUBSTANTIAL
CALCULATIONS, e.g.,
Load calculations/load schedules/lay-out plans
Transformer size determination
Wire/feeder conductor size determination
Circuit breaker/fuse rating determination
Short circuit calculations
Protection coordination
Insulation coordination
etc.
 Dos and Donts
 PURELY NARRATIVE REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE
 AVOID PLAGIARISM
If an author has written something particularly well, or their
own words are for some reason significant, then put their
words in quotes and give an appropriate citation
Provide complete references to all works used, and cite
these in the document where you use this information, USE
FOOTNOTES, IF NECESSARY
 FOR NUMBERS LESS THAN 10, SPELL IT OUT, UNLESS
THEY ARE MEASUREMENTS (AND UNITS, IF ANY, MUST
BE SPECIFIED)
 USE A CONSISTENT FORMAT FOR UNITS
do not randomly use V, Volts, and volts in the document
 Dos and Donts
 SPECIFY THE UNITS WHEN NECESSARY AND BE AWARE
OF THE CORRECT ABBREVIATION
kW for kilowatt, not KW nor Kw
kV for kilovolts, not KV nor Kv
kVAr for kilovolt-ampere reactive, not KVAR nor kVAR
MVA for megavolt-ampere, not Mva nor mVA nor mVa
GWh for gigawatthour, not GWH nor gWh
MWh for megawatthour, not MWH nor mWh
 STRICTLY COMPLY WITH THE PRESCRIBED FORMAT
 MAKE THE NUMBER OF PAGES OF THE TECHNICAL
REPORT THE LEAST POSSIBLE (THE BOARD IS NOT
IMPRESSED WITH A VERY THICK REPORT)
 Dos and Donts
 AVOID UNNECESSARY AND IRRELEVANT DATA
INCLUDING FIGURES/CHARTS/TABLES NOT REFERRED
TO IN THE DISCUSSIONS
Attach single line diagrams/graphs/charts only that will be
used in the discussions
Specify references/sources of tables/graphs/charts
 THE PEE AFFIDAVITS SHALL SPECIFY EXPIRY DATE OF
THE PRC LICENSE CARD OF THE AFFIANT
Attach a copy of the PRC license card of the affiant
 USE THE LATEST PICTURE IN THE COMPREHENSIVE
BIODATA (TAKEN NOT MORE THAN SIX [6] MONTHS
FROM THE DATE OF FILING OF THE APPLICATION)
PEE Applicant must be wearing COAT & TIE in the
passport picture
 Dos and Donts
 TECHNICAL REPORT SHALL BE PRINTED ON SIZE A4
SUBSTANCE 24 (90 gsm) WHITE BOND PAPER
Use Verdana Font 12 (except for Tables/Attachments)
Use 1.5 line spacing
 PROOFREAD YOUR WORK! NOTHING LOOKS LESS
PROFESSIONAL THAN A DOCUMENT FILLED WITH
SPELLING ERRORS, MISSING WORDS, SENTENCE
FRAGMENTS, MISSING FIGURES, WRONG GRAMMAR,
ETC.
Make sure of the correct page layout/sequence prior to
bookbinding
 THE EXAMINEE SHALL SUBMIT FIVE (5) SETS OF THE
TECHNICAL REPORT (within six (6) months from approval)
Four (4) sets to be retained by the PRC/BEE
One (1) set to be returned to the applicant stamped as
RECEIVED COPY
 Dos and Donts
 THE EXAMINEE SHALL ALSO SUBMIT A SINGLE-FILE
PDF COPY OF THE COMPLETE TECHNICAL REPORT
(INCLUDING ATTACHMENTS SUCH AS GRAPHS,
TABLES, DIAGRAMS, ETC.) SAVED IN THREE (3) USB
FLASH DISKS
 SUFFICIENT KNOWLEDGE IN PEC 1 & 2 AND SHORT
CIRCUIT CALCULATIONS IS REQUIRED
 USE OF POWERPOINT PRESENTATION DURING THE
ORAL EXAMINATION IS NOT ALLOWED EXCEPT WHEN
TO SHOW GRAPHS/CHARTS/FIGURES/DIAGRAMS
Examinee shall provide the laptop computer and
multimedia projector
 THE EXAMINEE SHALL WEAR FORMAL ATTIRE DURING
THE ORAL EXAMINATION, COAT & TIE IS PREFERRED
 THE EXAMINEE SHALL BRING CALCULATOR AND THE
LATEST EDITION OF PEC (2009 EDITION FOR PEC 1 AND
2008 EDITION FOR PEC 2) IN THE THE ORAL
EXAMINATION
 Criteria for Grading

EXPERIENCE (30%)
 Number of years of EE practice - 50%
 In excess of 20 years - 41 50%
 11 to 20 years - 36 40%
 5 to 10 years - 30 35%
 Exposure to various fields: - 30%
 Technical demands of those fields: - 20%

ENGINEERING REPORT (30%)

 Compliance to instructions - 10%
 Technical Content and Discussions - 50%
 Organization of Presentation - 20%
 Soundness of Conclusions & Recommendations - 10%
 Grammar, Spelling, etc. - 10%

INTERVIEW (40%)
 Punctuality at appointed time - 10%
 Grasp of Subject Matter - 40%
 Accuracy in answering technical questions - 30%
 Composure and confidence - 10%
 Verbal facility - 10%
 Criteria for Grading

EXPERIENCE (30%)
 Number of years of EE practice - 50%
 In excess of 20 years - 41 50%
 11 to 20 years - 36 40%
 5 to 10 years - 30 35%
 Exposure to various fields: - 30%
 Technical demands of those fields: - 20%

ENGINEERING REPORT (30%)

 Compliance to instructions - 10%
 Technical Content and Discussions - 50%
 Organization of Presentation - 20%
 Soundness of Conclusions & Recommendations - 10%
 Grammar, Spelling, etc. - 10%

INTERVIEW (40%)
 Punctuality at appointed time - 10%
 Grasp of Subject Matter - 40%
 Accuracy in answering technical questions - 30%
 Composure and confidence - 10%
 Verbal facility - 10%
 Q&A
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GUIDELINES IN THE
PEE LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS
Professional Regulatory
Board of Electrical Engineering
Professional Regulation Commission

FORTUNATO C. LEYNES, MBA, FIIEE

Chairman

JAIME V. MENDOZA, MTM, SMIIEE

Member

FRANCIS V. MAPILE, BBM, FIIEE

Member
HYPERLINKS (FORMS)
 PRC
Form 101
PRC Form 203
PRC Form 203 (back page)
PEE AFFIDAVIT
 BODY TEXT OF REPORT
CHAPTER 1 Problem and its Background
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Background Information
1.3 Conceptual Framework
1.4 Objectives
1.5 Assumption/Hypothesis
1.6 Scope and Delimitation
1.7 Significance of Study

CHAPTER 2 Review of Related Literature and Studies

CHAPTER 3 Methodology
3.1 FACTS Devices and Classification
3.1.1 Static VAR Compensator (SVC)
3.1.2 Thyristor Controlled Series Compensator
3.1.3 Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM)
 BODY TEXT OF REPORT
(continued)
Chapter 4 Modelling Testing and Simulation
4.1 South Luzon Grid Model
4.2 Matrix Laboratory Software
4.3 Newton Raphson Matlab Application in the Network
4.4 Newton Raphson Matlab Application w/ UPFC in the Network
4.5 Data and Parameter Input 230KV and 100MVA as Base

Chapter 5 Results and Discussion

5.1 Data and Parameter Output
5.2 Discussion of Results
5.3 South Luzon Grid Single Line Diagram Model w/ and w/o UPFC Model

Chapter 6 Conclusion and Recommendation

6.1 Conclusion
6.2 Recommendation
 PRC
Form 104
Curriculum
Vitae
 Sample of Outline with
Synopsis

Chapter 1.0 Introduction

Synopsis:
This section describes the location and description of
the propose project. In this part, the objective of the
project is defined and will provide brief summary of
scope of design.
1.1 Project Description
1.2 Project Objective
1.3 Project Summary
 Sample of Outline with
Synopsis
Chapter 2.0 Electrical Design Criteria
Synopsis:
As a basis of this design report, applicable
requirements of the applicable codes, specifications,
regulations, and standards will be described in this section.
Design requirement of over 600V: medium voltage 6.6
kV will be considered in the electrical system of pumps with
motors rated 300 hp to 3000 hp.
2.1 Basic Design Codes
2.2 Equipment for General Use & Special Systems
2.3 System Frequency, Voltage and Voltage Drops
2.4 System Studies and Design Assumptions
2.5 Environmental Conditions
 Sample of Outline with
Synopsis
Chapter 3.0 Electrical Calculations
Synopsis:
The determination of the proper calculation for the following:
transformer loads, primary and secondary (medium voltage 6.6 kV)
feeder conductor size of the transformer, main distribution and
feeder circuit conductor size, circuit breaker rating, voltage drop,
short circuit calculations, capacitor power factor correction
calculation, grounding calculation, emergency standby generator
rating, etc.
3.1 Mains Primary and Secondary (Medium Voltage 6.6kV) Feeder
Cable Size Calculation
3.2 Medium Voltage Load Calculation
3.3 Short Circuit Calculation
3.4 Small Power Low Voltage Load Calculation
3.5 Voltage Drop Calculation
3.6 Capacitor Power Factor Correction Calculation
3.7 Grounding Calculation
3.8 Emergency Standby Generator
SAMPLE OF APPROVAL LETTER
 Technical Report
Technical paper covering an evaluation, an
analysis or a critical discussion of an electrical
engineering project or subject, on one or several
technical aspects such as: design, construction,
installation, commissioning, testing, operation,
maintenance, repair, research and the like. The
technical paper shall be supported by engineering
principles and data. Published or unpublished
scientific paper or treatise on electrical engineering
theories and applications may be considered as
complying with the requirement;

Topics can be: post-projects, on-going projects,

proposed projects, thesis
 SAMPLE TITLES

Proposed 10 MVA Substation at La

Castellana

System Fault Analysis of Cemex-Apo
Cement Corporation

Electrical System Design for
Administration Building of Mactan
International Airport

Electrical System Design of A Furniture
Manufacturing Plant
Format for the Technical Report

Title Page
Letter of Transmittal
Preface
Table of Contents
List of tables, charts, drawings etc.
Summary
Body Text
Conclusions/Recommendations
Bibliography/References
Affidavit of sole authorship
Affidavit of PEE 1
Affidavit of PEE 2
Affidavit of PEE 3
Curriculum Vitae (with ID picture)
APPLICATION FLOWCHART
APPLICATION FLOWCHART
1

PREPARE TECHNICAL
ENGINEERING REPORT
AND SUBMIT WITHIN SIX
(6) MONTHS

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
PRC TOGETHER WITH
ENGINEERING REPORT ORAL EXAMINATION
COMPLETE WITH ALL
ATTACHMENTS

REGISTRATION AS Y PASS ORAL

PROF. ELECTRICAL
EXAM?
ENGR
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END WAIT ONE (1) YEAR