I have been doing geotechnical work for 10 years and I have my CE.
I recently started my own civil company and have been doing a lot of geotechnical work cause I'm known for it, so I get more of it.
I am doing geotechnical reports and stamping them with my civil stamp.
Under the current law, my understanding is that civils can practice geotechnical engineering and structural engineering if "they are competent to do so", a few restrictions on structural(school, 3 story buildings in LA county, etc.) but none for geotechnical.
The GE license is just for the ability to use the title "Geotechnical Engineer, Soil Engineer, etc." and also shows your commitment to the specialty.
However, I have a lot of clients ask why I am not a GE, as they don't understand the difference between a title act and practice act.
Because I have been on my own for a while it will be hard for me to get the 4 CE references to take the GE exam but I feel like if I'm going to do geotechnical work for the rest of my life I need it. But the pragmatic person in me is bothered cause it doesn't necessarily give me anything besides not being asked that question by my clients.
I wanted to get your guys perspective and what your experience has been. Any other CE doing soil reports?
Thank you--
I recently started my own civil company and have been doing a lot of geotechnical work cause I'm known for it, so I get more of it.
I am doing geotechnical reports and stamping them with my civil stamp.
Under the current law, my understanding is that civils can practice geotechnical engineering and structural engineering if "they are competent to do so", a few restrictions on structural(school, 3 story buildings in LA county, etc.) but none for geotechnical.
The GE license is just for the ability to use the title "Geotechnical Engineer, Soil Engineer, etc." and also shows your commitment to the specialty.
However, I have a lot of clients ask why I am not a GE, as they don't understand the difference between a title act and practice act.
Because I have been on my own for a while it will be hard for me to get the 4 CE references to take the GE exam but I feel like if I'm going to do geotechnical work for the rest of my life I need it. But the pragmatic person in me is bothered cause it doesn't necessarily give me anything besides not being asked that question by my clients.
I wanted to get your guys perspective and what your experience has been. Any other CE doing soil reports?
Thank you--