Asked to stamp-change of status 1

[ryanee26]

I have my PE license in a state which is not my residence state since I recently (6 months) relocated to my new state for new job. I am applying for the NCEES record currently. When I was hired for this position, I was told that they were looking to start an elec dept in this office (currently all elec work sent to home office) and see how things go. It was mentioned to me by my boss (Mech E by trade, now engineering mgr) that he wasn't necessarily looking for someone to stamp drawings but that a PE would look good when bidding for jobs with elec and they wanted someone to grow elec dept over time. My boss recently asked me what the status was of my PE application for our state. I said it was in the works. We have gotten pretty busy with some electrical jobs and we won them because we now have an elec PE in our office (me). Bottom line is, I took this job thinking that it would be a couple years to begin stamping dwgs (I have 5 yrs exper) and accepted a fair salary accordingly. I feel that if they would like me to stamp dwgs, which I'm comfortable with, then I should be promoted/compensated similar to other PE's who stamp, all are senior level with some form of bonus/ownership in company (same for all offices). How should I approach the boss if I feel I should be compensated and promoted to a similar level as other PE's stamping without sounding arrogant? I've only been with company 7 months, but feel if they want me to take that responsibility/liability then I should be elevated accordingly. I am happy here and enjoy the work and the company.

Any thoughts?

 

[EddyC]

Ah, the bait & switch tactic. Its been used on me. I too joined a company and got my PE shortly afterwards. Unfortunately, I too didn't receive any additional compensation. I am occassionally asked to stamp drawings also. I usually decline since my employer wants me to engage in "rubber stamping".

I would be more concerned that your employer conforms to state law and allows you to be in responsible charge of projects that they ask you to stamp. I suggest that you wait until later after you establish yourself as a valuable employee to ask for additional compensation. Read your state rules & regulations and try your best to conform to them. There are no shortage of employers and clients who will want you to stamp things that you shouldn't, all in the name of additional profit. Also check out your employer's insurance policy and see the extent of their liability coverage. Good Luck.