Self employed...questions....
Self employed...questions....
(OP)
I just got my civil engineering license. I currently work for a company without a licensed engineer so we have been subbing out work that needs to be stamped. Now that I have my license I am hoping to do the stamping myself. I would also like to do some work by myself on the side.
What kind of insurance do I need? Liability, E&O, etc.?
How do I go about getting insurance?
If I do end up stamping the plans for my current company would it be reasonable for them to pay for my insurance?
Thanks.
What kind of insurance do I need? Liability, E&O, etc.?
How do I go about getting insurance?
If I do end up stamping the plans for my current company would it be reasonable for them to pay for my insurance?
Thanks.





RE: Self employed...questions....
Unless you want to do this as your primary source of income, do not moonlight. The risk far outweighs the benefits in moonlighting.
If you are serious, then you need to register your business in the state. Talk to a good accountant and understand tax implications, differences between say an LLC and corporation etc. If you are willing to shell out about $1000 talk to a good business attorney too. I would rather say find an experienced business owner friend or acquaintance who is willing to share is experience over a lunch or so to understand what it takes to be on your own.
Rafiq Bulsara
http://www.srengineersct.com
RE: Self employed...questions....
RE: Self employed...questions....
I presume you are in the USA, where the litigation is the biggest risk. Residential customers are even more prone to sue than commercial ones.
Rafiq Bulsara
http://www.srengineersct.com
RE: Self employed...questions....
KENAT,
Have you reminded yourself of FAQ731-376: Eng-Tips.com Forum Policies recently, or taken a look at posting policies: http://eng-tips.com/market.cfm?
What is Engineering anyway: FAQ1088-1484: In layman terms, what is "engineering"?