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Single point of contact for professional recognition, consulting engineer

The professional tasks of consulting engineers are Consulting, in particular in development, planning, support, control and testing as well as expert work and participation in research and development tasks in the fields of engineering. This also includes...

The professional tasks of consulting engineers are

Consulting, in particular in development, planning, support, control and testing as well as expert work and participation in research and development tasks in the fields of engineering. This also includes representing the client in tasks related to preparation, management, execution, monitoring and accounting, whereby the activity can extend to all or some of these tasks. Consulting engineers must have acquired at least three years of professional experience after completing their engineering degree and carry out their work independently and on their own responsibility.

Important notes

Prerequisites

If the profession of engineer is regulated in an EU member state as the country of origin, in addition to an equivalent degree, three years of professional experience must be proven after completing the degree. An equivalent qualification exists if there are no significant differences between the foreign qualification and the corresponding German qualification. It is necessary that the authorization to practice the profession independently in the country of origin is given.

If the profession is not regulated in the country of origin, proof must be provided that the profession was practiced full-time for two years (from 2016 one year) in the previous ten years and that one or more certificates of qualification or training exist.

The same applies to third-country nationals, insofar as there is equal status with regard to the recognition of training certificates under European Community law.

In any case, in addition to the job title 'Ingenieur / in' for the use of the job titles 'Consulting Engineer' in Hamburg, the professional activity must be self-dependent and independent.

Documents required

  • Proof of identity (ID card or passport)
  • Proof of qualification
  • If necessary, proof of three years of professional experience
  • other qualifications (e.g. for professional training)
  • Proof of practical work, e.g. plans etc.
  • If necessary, proof of entitlement to practice the profession in the country of origin.

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Procedure & Fees

Processing time

Duration of the procedure: a maximum of three months after submitting the complete documents.

Fees

256 euros

Legal notes

Legal basis

Hamburg Law on Engineering,


Schedule of fees and expenses of the Hamburg Chamber of Engineers-Bau: http://www.hikb.de/service/gesetze

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Address and contact information

Address

Hamburg Chamber of Engineers Construction
Grindelhof 40 20146 Hamburg

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Opening hours

Mon 9 am-3pm, Tues-Thurs 9 am-2pm, Fri 9 am-1pm

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Public transport

Buses 4/5 Grindelhof

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