As a learned society, the Institution encourages the exchange of technical information and ideas among members and kindred societies. Some of the activities include publication of a journal and technical papers, organisation of meetings, visits and conferences. These activities are arranged by divisions and committees.

Divisions

• Biomedical Division
• Building Division
• Building Services Division
• Civil Division
• Control, Automation & Instrumentation Division
• Electrical Division
• Electronics Division
• Environmental Division
• Fire Division
• Gas & Energy Division
• Geotechnical Division
• Information Technology Division
• Manufacturing & Industrial Division
• Materials Division
• Mechanical, Marine, Naval Architecture & Chemical Division
• Nuclear Division
• Structural Division

Committees

• Associate Members Committee
• Safety Specialist Committee
• Young Members Committee
• Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee

Other

• HKIE Toastmasters Club (HKIETMC)