Position/Job Titles
Position/Job Titles
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I work at a small company and job titles were not considered important when I started here. We have since had a change of ownership. The new bossman, I think after seeing so many business cards of others, has decided that we should all have titles on our business cards.
Does anyone know of a standard for engineering job titles that includes a description of the general responsibilities? I have seen titles like "Senior Structural Engineer" and "Structural Engineer III". Any suggestions?
Does anyone know of a standard for engineering job titles that includes a description of the general responsibilities? I have seen titles like "Senior Structural Engineer" and "Structural Engineer III". Any suggestions?





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David
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Dan - Owner

http://www.Hi-TecDesigns.com
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A "Senior Structural Engineer" would indicate an S.E. license
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I can't seem to find it in the labyrinth-that-is-the-web, but I know it exists. Once I was gathering engineering salary level data in order to go negotiate for a raise. I hit all the big job sites and collected salary charts from a variety of sources. I seem to recall that the US Government (Dept of Labor, maybe?) issues "standard" job descriptions for engineers. Like Engineer I, Engineer II, etc. These descriptions are generic and then must be tweaked to fit the particular discipline. Maybe the Professional Society of your discipline might have this info. Maybe you can get it from usajobs.com
TygerDawg
Blue Technik LLC
Virtuoso Robotics Engineering
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I had a boss that told me it not the title, but what you do and what you are paid.
Don Phillips
http://worthingtonengineering.com
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Dan - Owner

http://www.Hi-TecDesigns.com
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Don Phillips
http://worthingtonengineering.com
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I recently began the process of applying for licensure in NY. One of the essay type questions asks to list and describe all changes in job title and responsibility since starting at the company. You are asked for this for each company. I just wrote that we are a small company and don't use formal titles; I started as an intern and now I am an engineer. Then I described job duties. I haven't filed the paperwork yet, so I can't tell you yet how it turned out.
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It's true with customers that fancy titles help a lot. I once made the mistake of walking on several used car lots. I quickly discovered that everyone who works there is "sales manager." It's not concidential.
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Even though I am the owner of the company I still prefer "Professional Engineer" or "Structural Engineer" in S.E. states. It is the only title that you truly earn and everyone knows what it means.
Don't be like the typical Architect that puts every initial after their name. I can not count how many times I have seen, John Doe, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP and sometimes more. All you really need is Professional Engineer, you have a resume to cover the other items.
Do you see, John Doe, P.E., NCCES, LEED AP, ASCE, ......? No you don't, it looks stupid.