Wow!
I couldn't believe that I've actually written all that stuff two years ago. It's been more than 10 years in the civil engineering field for me now. Since then, I became a Project Engineer, Lead Field Inspector, Resident Engineer, and now I'm a Senior Transportation Engineer but working...
It all depends what one wants out of life and in this case, what is your ultimate goal with your chosen engineering career? Ludvik is correct about the PE license gives one the authority to sign-off on drawings. However, is that the end? I guess the following question is, “Will you be...
Any one can call himself or herself as an engineer. Hell! I've even seen janitors with uniform chest patch, that says 'FACILITY ENGINEER' in the US.
I do want to note that in US, titles such as Professional Engineer, Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, etc. are protected under the Department...
No big deal.
Have the contract address the issue in the specification and tell what is the shieding work involved, show a typical detail on the plan, and bid that task as one lump sum. Have the contractor field measure the dimensions, submit the propose design to the Engineer for approval...
My wife was in the dot-com business before and was earning more than twice of my salary before the euphoria is over. Now, she is in the process of carefully choosing her next job. It'll have to be something that interest her and fits her personal views.
One advice/question I often give to...
I've been with small and large firms and now with the State of California. I've done both structural and roadway design, as well as construction management. In addition to being licensed P.E., with a M.S. in Structure and another M.S. in Business, sad to say, according to the salary.com's...
