MA Structural Engineer wants to work to New york

[tweedledee]

I've worked as a structural Engineer in a small design office in Massachusetts for five years. I’ve been here since I graduated college. All of my projects are in Massachusetts and I don't have any experience with New York building standards/codes. I don't even know what code they use? I think they may even have their own code like Massachusetts does.

Does anyone know what code is used in New York, and what difficulties I could anticipate (or prepare for) prior to applying for a job there.

All help is greatly appreciated
Thanks

Tweedledee

 

[crossframe]

I'm sure you've already anticipated the "Yankee Fan" difficulty...

 

[PSE]

Best place I can think of to ask/answer your query.

http://www.op.nysed.gov/pe.htm

Regards,

 

[TFL]

new york uses modified version of 2000 IBC. it should not be difficult to get a job in ny. I do work in MA and NY. the code are similiar, Mass being based on the old BOCA code. thay have changed some things between the two ( mainly wind and seismic) but nothing that a structural engineer with 5 years experiance should not be able to pick up quickly