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Thanks, EddyC. My employer does not have me covered under their policy, and they say they don't need to. They will most definitely not pay for me to pick up my own insurance. As far as letting my employer worry about the legalities, as a PE I feel like I should hold ethics above all else, and...

Thanks again, guys. I ended up quitting the company and this is the reply I got: "I don't understand your excuse. You promised this would not happen again. the other PE's employed by this co. never had issues with us and they are PE's. If you're uncomfortable with a specific job, you should...

Yikes. Ron, you hit it right on the head. They are using my license to attract more clients, without any additional compensation or protection to me as compared to the non-PE HIs at the company. PEinc, thanks for your experience. Obviously, I am ditching this company. They have many...

Thank you to everyone on this post. My conscience says this is an unethical practice, and you kind folks confirmed that for me. If the FAQ page didn't explicitly state "A Professional Engineer may not provide home inspection services under the exemption if they are an owner, employee or...

I am a PE doing work in NY for a home inspection company as my second job. The owners want me to sign my name on the inspection reports that are delivered to the buyers, and place the owner's home inspector's license number under that. They claim this is perfectly legit under the PE exemption...

Anybody use Win TR-55 or EPA SWMM 5.0? I just downloaded both today and was wondering if they are worth learning. Thanks in advance.

I have been using EaglePoint for the last 5 years and like it for site design and earthwork. I don't like that it doesn't have the ability to analyze drainage systems in a pressure condition or with variable-direction flows. The project set up and associated "file scattering" is also somewhat...

Three years is when I have found myself getting the itch to leave, mostly because my ceiling was reached and there was no further room for growth. Of course, if you are absolutely miserable in a job then you should move on no matter how long you have been there. But no matter how miserable a...

Welcome to the wonderfully frustrating world of 2006! Click the DYN button near the bottom of the screen to turn off that highly annoying feature. Good luck, Jdaw

Electro, I am happy for you. Sounds like a great career move and I wish you all the best. Ashereng, thanks for the input. You bring up a very relevant issue about bringing the unhappiness home. My commmute, only 20 minutes, does not let me decompress and I find myself miserable with...

Great thread! I can't believe what I am reading, as it was like the internal dialogue I have been having with myself for the last year at least! I only regret not having been involved in this thread when it started. Electromechanical30, I hope everything has worked out for you whichever...

Here on Long Island, NY, silt fence is installed incorrectly all the time. We call for it to be embedded at least 4", but the contractors just lay it on the ground and get paid for it anyway. What can a design engineer do?!? As far as the cost, I've seen anywhere from $7 - $21 per linear foot...

dig1, Thanks for the great reply. I do understand about the implied stamp and have heard other people say to definitelly get E&O coverage no matter what. And you bring up good points about what I would expect of an engineer if I were to hire one. I guess it just seems a daunting endeavor...

I am in NY, and have been brainstorming about how to take the first step in establishing a small, one-person, side job engineering business. I feel like now is the time to start. My accountant stated that I should not bother getting E&O, PL, or incorporating until my side jobs become more...