EddyC
Mechanical
- Sep 29, 2003
- 626
Tobalcane,
I have worked for 2 different firms for the past 7-1/2 years in the non-exempt field (ie. consulting engineering firms). I have found there is just as much anarchy here in regard to who is an engineer as there is in the exempt field (where I also worked for 9 years). My current employer has numerous non-PEs who perform engineering and have the title "engineer" on their business cards. They are also marketed as "engineers" in our proposals. Some of these individuals supervise PEs. We also have PEs who supervise projects located in states where they are not licensed. We also have PEs who supervise & stamp projects that are not in their areas of competence. I have also seen a lot of rubber stamping at this job. I make it a point to stay clear of all this nonsense, as I don't want to have the state boards come after me. Others, sadly, don't mind taking such risks.
I have worked for 2 different firms for the past 7-1/2 years in the non-exempt field (ie. consulting engineering firms). I have found there is just as much anarchy here in regard to who is an engineer as there is in the exempt field (where I also worked for 9 years). My current employer has numerous non-PEs who perform engineering and have the title "engineer" on their business cards. They are also marketed as "engineers" in our proposals. Some of these individuals supervise PEs. We also have PEs who supervise projects located in states where they are not licensed. We also have PEs who supervise & stamp projects that are not in their areas of competence. I have also seen a lot of rubber stamping at this job. I make it a point to stay clear of all this nonsense, as I don't want to have the state boards come after me. Others, sadly, don't mind taking such risks.
