Since its establishment in the early 1980s, the IPES has grown from a small network of engineers into a distinguished professional body. Officially formalized with a Constitution in 1984, IPES has played a pivotal role in advancing engineering excellence, nurturing industry collaboration, and supporting the professional growth of engineers in Samoa.
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Our Team
Our Dedicated Council
Comprised of passionate and skilled individuals, committed to delivering excellence in every project they undertake.
Leiataua Maka Thomas Tinai
Council
Tuiaopo Fa’amausili Andrew Ah Liki
Council
Fonoti Afamasaga Perelini Perelini
Council
Leiataua Isikuki Punivalu
Council
Tuautu Ross Peters
Council
Our Team
Our executive members
Elected members of the IPES Executive.
Namulau’ulu Irasa Mauala-Alafau
President
Fualau Azriel Sofe
Vice President
Leauanae F.T Tuputa Uliate
Registrar / Secretary
Shaanarlei Ward – Iteli
Treasurer
History of IPES
IPES is a local body and a hub to all engineers in Samoa, working in collaboration with the Government and private sector providing support to various infrastructure areas in: transport, communications, electricity, water and wastewater supporting the national and international markets to enhance economic growth development, and importantly, contribute to the improved quality of life.
To provide the required support, we aim to continue annually increase the number of registered engineers on the balance, working in Government and the private sector business communities. Encourage networking on a global scale to enhance and broaden engineering knowledge and capabilities that integrates climate change challenges into solutions for tomorrow’s future, and motivate sustainable developments.
IPES was established under its constitution since 1984, and subsequent Parliament passed its legislation for Professional Engineers Registration Act 1998. The recently approved Regulations dictate and guide the implementation of how the provisions of the Act are applied, that will ensure informed decisions are made in an ethical and consistent manner. We award Fellow, Chartered Professional Engineers, Graduate, and Associate membership depending on qualifications and experiences presented that are in compliance with the expected requirements. We work in close collaboration with appropriate government offices to register and assess skills of engineers from abroad doing work in Samoa for a specified duration.
We support our members and the engineering industry in various ways: Continual Professional Development, offered a variety of training courses, encourage members to be involved in government projects that will broaden their understanding in a multitude of engineering issues and their various impacts on society, to assist identify appropriate solutions in challenging circumstances. We promote public awareness to inspire the next generation of prospective young engineers, encourage exchange of knowledge and information, obtain support of community leaders and decision-makers, build dynamic networking, celebrate and recognize achievements. We provide impartial, evidence-based advice to inform government policies and ensure currency of relevant legislations, enabling implementation of national engineering activities across infrastructure sectors in support of Samoa’s economic growth development.