Worth while to be a CPEng? 2

[SayGoodDay]

Hi All

Is it worth while to be a CPEng?

I have almost three years structural engineering expriences since graduated, these days, all my Uni friends talking are about chartered status application (make me feel sick that every time talking to them, the first question almost is "how is going of the chartered application.").
Once, this also one of my ultimate goal when I was doing my engineering study, but these days, while I preparing all the engineering report for the application, I just feel there are lots of things to do and make my life mess. Also, I feel I don't receive any support from my supervisor, and it seems he himself is not very care chartered or not.
So I just would like to know if it's worth while to be a CPEng (or I just don't want to be the only one no CPEng among my friends).

Also, it seems after three years working, I lost the passion in engineering, infact I still feel my work interesting, I do some bridges, offices, commercial and residential structures designs, but on another hand, I feel like a robot, everyday doing the same thing (the only different is different projects). I am not sure if you guys have the same expriences as me before, how do you over come it.

Finally, what do you guys think about working oversea, on one hand, I want to go out to take a look the world when I still young, but on another hand, I have almost settled here, and I am not sure if I am OK to face a new environment.

Thanks for your reply.

SayGoodDay

 

[sdz]

If you apply for a job in the future then being CPEng or at least on NPER (National Professional Engineers Register) will be an asset, probably essential. Yes the paper work is a pain in the neck but you can get through it; I did.

If you still find the work interesting you haven't really lost your passion but maybe you need a different challenge. I don't know your work situation but you could explore alternatives within the company, or perhaps you need to move on.

About working overseas. It could be just what you need; but get registered first!

 

[SayGoodDay]

Thanks sdz

I know there is no absolute Yes or No answer for my questions, so that is why I post my question here rather in the general forum. (I want someone really understand the situation in Australia).

 

[dbuzz]

Probably only if you do work for Local Government. As far as I'm aware, they are the only clients that require CPEng. Most other clients just require ISO 9001 certification.

In my experience, potential employers are far more interested in your experience that your post-nominals.

Engineers Australia is too broad a church for mine. By being 'everything to everyone' they end up being 'nothing to no one'. I think that British- and US-style, discipline-based engineering organisations (e.g. IMechE, IEEE, IStructE, ASME, ASCE, etc.) would much better serve the technical and professional interests of Australia's engineers.

 

[apsix]

I agree with dbuzz. I went to London with graduate membership of EA only. I gained IStructE membership over there and haven't bothered with EA since.
It certainly hasn't adversely affected my ability to get work back in Oz.

 

[SayGoodDay]

Thanks dbuzz & apsix

So can I apply the IStructE from Australia, or I need to have UK work experience?

 

[csd72]

SayGoodDay,

I worked for ten years before I got CPEng. I never suffered from the lack of it. I doubt it would get you a pay rise.

The main reason why I got it was that I was moving overseas and didnt want to start the whole process from scratch.

After three years I think you will be struggling to get the depth of experience that you need for your report, but it is a good time to start.

The IstructE requires an examination which is specific to structures. IstructE membership is probably the most recognised structural chartership in the world. They do have an Australian chapter so you may be able to contact them regarding the details.

csd