History

"The Gijutsushikai" (Japan Consulting Engineer Association, JCEA, IPEJ’s previous English appellation ) was founded to promote establishment of professional engineers framework in Japan.

Enforcement of the PE Law - "Gijyutsushi Law" (Law No.124/1957)
The first PE law was established in May 1957, and the Gijutsushikai was authorized under the Law.

The first examination of PE was carried out.

"The Gijutsushikai" (Japan Consulting Engineer Association, JCEA) was authorized under the PE Law.

Amendment of the PE Law (Law No. 25/1983)

"The Gijutsushikai" was designated based on the Law as the Examination and Registration Organization, which conducts clerical work with respect to the implementation of the Professional Engineer Examination and to the registration of P.E.Jp.

Amendment of the PE Law (Law No. 48/2000)

Implemented APEC Engineer assessment and registration.

The English name of the Gijutsushikai was changed to “The Institution of Professional Engineers, Japan ( IPEJ )” after amendment of the Law in April 2000.

APEC Engineer assessment and registration expanded to all Technical Disciplines and Optional Subjects.

New logo was announced.

Implemented EMF Engineer assessment and registration.

IPEJ is accredited as a public service corporate juridical person in accordance with the recently legislated system for accreditation of public service juridical persons.