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kenvlatch, You wrote, "spend 2 hours explaining it to the contract engineer, give him a day to work (& be handy for questions & FAXes or email), spend 2 hrs while he shows you the drawings on computer & modify if necessary, then get printouts." Do you think that any structural engineer is...

I personally hate these types of interviews. Stupid questions that are conidered to be intelectual. Find out what the person is capable of in the line of work...period!

Well said kchayfie, Dirty Harry was of the same opinion with his line..."Every man should know his limitations" [wink]

Stevenal, I agree that there are some PE's in certain diciplines who might cross their borders of expertise just enough to raise concern even if it is bad judgement rather than blatent misconduct. The MCSE however, regardless of calling him/herself an engineer, isn't any more likely to dabble...

EddyC, There is something missing in the examples I am reading. If equipment would impose loads of questionable magnitude on the floor, since when is it the telecom guy's employer's call as to where it is placed. There seems to be important players who should be making these decisions missing...

Jordonlaw, I will attempt to clarify my statement in the form of an explanation. In the U.S. and Canada, licensed engineers are, for the want of a better term, very particular as to the use of the word “engineer” in a job title. Rightly so I might add, as in most, if not all States and...

RDK, I have never worked on a project where the IT guys place their equipment where ever it takes their fancy. Locations are specified on drawings and floor loading has been taken into account by the appropriate person. This is where engineering is a team activity. Another storm would brew if...

stevenal, I should add that the Microsoft guys were more than likely instructed to place the equipment as specified by someone else. Doesn't that tell you something? They are not getting into areas beyond their expertise.

The point is still being missed here. During my career, I have been site superindant on many projects. I have always found that treating everyone as an equal, regardless of their skill or trade or what they choose to call themselves, makes for a pleasant and healthy work environment. This always...

Slugger, The situation you described cannot be blamed on the Microsoft guy as there was clear lack of planning and communication between the parties involved. The Microsoft guy's job was to engineer and install his networking equipment. It was not his job to do an analysis on floor loading. A...

First of all, I will state that I am not believer in any State, Provincial or Territorial board or association having the right of ownership to a word in the English language when used as part of a title, legislating that it can only be used by those who are licensed to carry out work in the...