5/22/2009

The Structural
Specialist

Presented by

MIRIAM L. TAMAYO, M.S.C.E.

5 Specialty Divisions of PICE

Construction Management and Engineering

Transportation Engineering

Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Structural Engineering

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SPECIALIST TITLE

is conferred to PICE LIFE members who
applied and were evaluated as QUALIFIED by the
members of the responsible Specialty Division.

Type I – PRC Accredited Specialty Engineers

Type II – Others, Screening and evaluation is

based on experience and professional practice.

FAQs
1. If I am not a specialist, can I still
practice structural engineering, e.g.
sign and seal structural plans?
YES, but per the Manual of Standard
Practice of Civil Engineers, only those with
Specialist accreditation can affix the title
“Structural Engineer” to their names.

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FAQs
2. What are the benefits of being a
Specialist?
- In DPWH’s screening and evaluation,
additional credits are given for specialists.
- Abroad and even locally, Specialist
accreditation can be used for negotiations in
position and pay.
- Specialist title is “peer recognition” and can
serve as proof that you have the experience
and knowhow .

SPECIALIST TITLE

BEFORE 2008, evaluation was based on
documents submitted, which attested to one's
experience in the field of specialization.

NO EXAM requirement.

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SPECIALIST TITLE

AFTER DECEMBER 2007, no more applications
were accepted from Philippine-based Engineers, for
each Division's evaluation.

Locally-based members interested in becoming

Specialists need to apply and then will be evaluated
if qualified to take the exam.

Those pre-qualified will be scheduled for

examination.

SPECIALIST TITLE

For PICE Life members based OVERSEAS,
applications for Specialist Evaluation based on
documents only (NO EXAM) were accepted up to
December 31, 2008.

AFTER 2008, all interested will have to apply

for prequalification for examination.

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For Structural Specialist Title

If you are a PRC-Accredited Structural Engineer,
just fill up form, pay processing fee.

Otherwise, submit prequalification requirements

and if evaluated as qualified, take the exam.

PRE-QUALIFICATION REQ'TS

Must be a PICE LIFE MEMBER at least 30 yrs old

Must submit documentary requirements
 Personal Data Profile
 Work Experience and Service Record certified by Head
of Office/ Manager/ Dean
 For academe, certification from the Dean regarding
teaching load and subjects
 List of projects undertaken
 Notarized Self-certification stating that he/she has no
pending administrative/criminal case filed against
him/her.

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PRE-QUALIFICATION REQ'TS
Credentials:

Must have at least five (5) RATED years of
continuous active practice in area of specialization;

OR at least five (5) RATED years of teaching
experience in area of specialization;

OR a master's degree in the area of
specialization plus three (3) RATED years of
professional practice in area of specialization.

OR a doctorate degree in the area of
specialization plus one (1) RATED year of
professional practice in area of specialization.

PRE-QUALIFICATION REQ'TS
PLUS POINTS

Research outputs and/or research work/paper

presented in major conventions/published in
enginering journals.

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SPECIALTY EXAMINATION
The type of examination is determined by the
Specialty Division concerned.

The Passing Grade is 70%.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

The test shall consist of 2 parts:

(a) Panel Interview

(b) Written Exam

Depending on applicant's experience, the

breakdown of the 2 parts varies.

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Relevant
Experience, E Interview Written Exam
(years)

E > 30 100%

20 < E < 30 80% 20%

15 < E < 20 70% 30%

10 < E < 15 60% 40%

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

Written Exam:

General Special Communications

Problem

E > 20 - - (100%)

15 < E < 20 - (60%) (40%)

10 < E < 15 (30%) (40%) (30%)

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STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Written Exam:

1. General: Multiple Choice

2. Special Problem: (Choose 1)

Buildings
Towers
Bridges
Special Structures

3. Communications

Letter/Report Writing given specific problem situations.

WHO WILL RATE THE APPLICANT?

EXCEPT for the STRUCTURAL Engineering Division

which will have a BOARD of Examiners in-charge of
examinations, all other applications/examinees shall
be evaluated by the members of the concerned
Specialty Division.

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STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

ANNOUNCEMENT:

1ST SPECIALTY EXAM :

2009 PICE MID-YEAR CONVENTION

BACOLOD CITY

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF PRE-QUALIFICATION

DOCUMENTS TO PICE NATIONAL OFFICE: 5 PM JUNE 4, 2009

To-date, there are 115 PICE Accredited Structural Specialists

EFREN SISON
ROBERTO BERNARDO
ERNESTO S. DE CASTRO
ROMEO A ESTANERO
RAFAEL ERFE
ANTONIO A. MANSUETO
BENITO M. PACHECO
EMILIO DANIEL G. TIBLE III
ALBERTO C. CANETE
CESAR C. PABALAN
JOSE A. SY
REGNIER A. REBALDO
ALFREDO B. JUINIO, JR.
MIRIAM L. TAMAYO
CHRISTOPHER PAULO T. TAMAYO
RICO P. GOMEZ
RONALDO S. ISON
ADAM C. ABINALES
MOISES J. ORDONA, JR.
ROLANDO E. CRUZ
EMILIO M. MORALES
ERLINDA F. SAN JUAN
SALVADOR R. ALDECOA
JOSEPH RAMIL I. MANALO
JORGE P. GENOTA
ERNESTO F. CRUZ
NOEL P. GENOTA
EDUARDO P. BUELVA
VICENTE D. TONGSY
ROLANDO D. RABOT
TONALDO B. NILO
JEREMIAS A. FRONDA
ALEX T. CABRERA
NORBERTO A. BONGALONTA
FRANCISO B. LIMETA
ELISEO I. EVANGELISTA
ANTHONY VLADIMIR C. PIMENTEL
ALBERTO C. CAPARROS
ALBERTO C. CAPARROS MARIO A. CASTILLANO
THELMA C. MAURICIO ELISEO C. SOBREPENA
EDGARDO B. MANUZON DOMINDARO F. SORIANO
JOSE F. MABANTA ALEXANDER L. TY
SEVANDO C. AROMIN RICARDO J. CUETO JR
PAUL N. JAVIER VIRGILIO B. COLUMNA
IXOPERIO R. BONZON WILSON L. CHING
FERDINAND E. BIEN BERNARDO A. LEJANO
ROMEO R. DULDULAO NEMESIO C. ALVIOR
ANTONIO A. ABOLA BERNARDO A. RONQUILLO
DEXTER F. RAMAGOZA ALDEN N. DE GUZMAN
ELMER P. FRANCISCO FERNANDO J. GERMAR
BUENAVENTURA F. OROCEO MARCELINO A. DAGASDAS
ELMER T. ALBO RAMON CECILIO R. LEPITEN
AMELIA B. FAJARDO JULITO M. VILLAS
ROMEO B. BAYLOSIS VINCI NICHOLAS R. VILLASENOR
AUDIE P. PILORIN ASISCLO S. VILLAFUERTE
GERARDO S. GARALDE ANNA MAY S. TAYO
RODELIO A. TIBURCIO DIOSDADO B. DIMALANT
ALEXANDER V. GENOTA ROQUE D. DIGNOS
NEILSON S. PARINAS CESAR C. JAVAREZ
BLAS N. ESPINOSA FREDERICK FRANCIS M. SISON
ALLAN E. BOTUYAN RUEL B. RAMIREZ
JESSEN R. MONSALUD JONATHAN R. DUNGCA
DANILO A. DOMINGO ULPIANO P. IGNACIO
MARIO D. TARUC MA. ELENA T. DEL ROSARIO
ROMEO S. CAPARROS DEMOSTHENES T. REDOBLE
ANTONIO P. DEBELOS MENDIBEL N. SANOSA
JOSELITO C. BELDA ERWIN J. PONCE
WILFREDO S. LOPEZ ELISEO A. YBUT
ADEMAR C. PAMA MANUEL A. ARGUELLES
ARIEL P. SANTOS
GIL V. PEREZ
SURTALICITO C. LIQUIDO ARHUR G. IBAÑEZ
JES B. TIROL
ELMER B. BALISACAN JAMES P. PACIS
ALBERT SJ. VILLANUEVA LEO B. CAMPOS
MELINDA A NERECINA MANUEL S. ACLAN
GILBERT B. MAGBUTAY JUAN B. MONTENEGRO, JR.
BENJAMIN F. REYES LUIS I. MALLONGA

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OTHER TRADES

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
AND ENGINEERING

1. PROBLEM SOLVING QUESTIONS

Five (5) sets of questions, each set is worth

20%.

2. INTERVIEW

An interview may be required at the discretion

of the Chairman and members of the Specialty
Division.

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WATER RESOURCES AND

HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING
1. The Members of the Specialty Division will
interview the applicant to identify the specific
area of specialization.

2. Type of examination may be multiple choice

in the area of specialization. Questions will
cover the following sub-sectors:
Water Supply and Sanitation, Irrigation, Hydropower,
Coastal Engineering, Groundwater, River Engineering
and Flood Control, Rural and Urban Drainage,
Hydrology, Water Resources Management

WATER RESOURCES AND

HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING
2. (Continued)

The questions shall have:

(a) a general set of questions on basic and

elementary principles

(b) specific questions which the examinees

would have to choose from, depending on their
individual and specific practice.

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WATER RESOURCES AND

HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING
3. Interview is at the discretion of the
concerned Chairman and members of the
Specialty Division.

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

The test shall consist of 2 parts:

(a) Panel Interview

(b) Written Exam

Depending on applicant's experience, the

breakdown of the 2 parts varies.

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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

Relevant
Experience, E Interview Written Exam
(years)

E > 40 100%

20 < E < 40 80% 20%

15 < E < 20 70% 30%

10 < E < 15 60% 40%

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

Written Exam:

General Special Communications

Problem

E > 20 - - (100%)

15 < E < 20 - (60%) (40%)

10 < E < 15 (30%) (40%) (30%)

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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

Written Exam:

1. General: Multiple Choice

2. Special Problem: (Choose 1)

Special Structures
Foundations (Shallow, Deep)
Materials/Soil Mechanics
Special FoundationTechniques
Slope Stability and Slope Remediations
Geosynthetic Applications
Soil Explorations and Geophysical Methods

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

Written Exam:

3. Communications

Letter/Report writing given specific problem situations

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TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

1. Written Exam: set of questions or technical paper,

at the discretion of the TED.

Set of questions:
Part 1: General Topics on basic principles
Part 2: Topics on Area of Specialization
- Transportation Planning
- Highway Engineering
- Railroad Engineering
- Ports and Harbors
- Airport Engineering
2. Interview, at the discretion of the TED.

PICE SPECIALTY DIVISIONS

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INTER-SPECIALTY DIVISION

Chairman: Efren H. Sison

Members: Emilio M. Morales

Eustaquio T. Coronel
Primitivo C. Cal, PhD
Ernesto S. De Castro, PhD
Danilo C. Terante, PhD

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND

ENGINEERING

Chairman: Eustaquio T. Coronel Jr.

Members: Samuel C. Custodio

Ruben A. Sy
Mariano E. Raner, III
Josephine Limeta

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STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

Chairman: Ernesto S. De Castro, PhD

Members: Benito M. Pacheco, PhD

Ronaldo S. Ison
Miriam Lusica-Tamayo, M.S.C.E.
Association of Structural Engineers of the
Philippines (ASEP)

WATER RESOURCES AND HYDRAULIC

ENGINEERING

Chairman: Danilo C. Terrante, PhD

Members: Noel M. Ortigas

Bernardo S. Mercado
Rommel M. Figueroa

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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

Chairman: Emilio M. Morales, M.S.C.E.

Members: Benjamin R. Buensuceso, Jr., PhD

Marissa R. Camaclang

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

Chairman: Primitivo C. Cal, PhD

Members: Ferdinand R. Bernal

Ricardo G. Sigua, PhD
Rene S. Santiago
Alexis M. Fillone, PhD

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Thank you for your attention!

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