Question on speciality

[SERGEI89]

Hello! Could you help me? I design water and sewerage systems (internal sanitary systems, outdoor system, pumping station) in Russia. I want to understand:
1. US building codes for designing such system;
2. what are the requirements for engineer of this kind in the US?;
3. what programs are used in the design in the US?;
4. what is the correct name of the position of a specialist who design such systems in US?;
5. where do they train such specialist?
I need this information to raise my skills and find a good job in international company in the future. I will be grateful to all those who will answer.
P.s. if you are interested in designing water and sewerage systems in Russia I prepared answers on the same questions:
1. Main norms (not all);
СП 30.13330.2016 Domestic water supply and drainage systems in buildings.
СП 31.13330.2012 Water supply. Pipelines and portable water treatment plants
СП 32.13330.2012 Sewerage. Pipelines and wastewater treatment plants
2. and 3. Basic:
- knowledge of regulatory documentation;
- special education;
- have design skills in special programs (Autocad, GeoniCS, Civil 3D)
4. Engineer water and sewerage systems
5. Main university - Moscow State University of Civil Engineering

 

[oldestguy]

Very general answer here. As to building codes, it depends on what area government agency that may be involved. Usually the local codes refer to a national standard adopted by a professional group such as American Society of Civil Engineers. The basic requirements for doing such engineering work, besides having some experience, is a Bachelor (engineer) degree from a university. If any of the projects involved safety, life of people, etc, it is necessary to pass a series of tests for the specialty, under a Professional Engineer license. That takes not only some minimum years of experience, but also periodic (annual) tests to stay current , along with some specified number of continuing education hours each year either at a university or via special programs by engineer societies. Most of these requirement are specific to the state and are not applicable to work in non licensed states. This is a very general description, since there can be significant variations from this depending on the state.