For those that are unaware as the article didn't dive into this: P.Eng. is the Canadian designation[1]. The American equivalent is PE[2]. It is unfortunate but

For those that are unaware as the article didn't dive into this: P.Eng. is the Canadian designation[1]. The American equivalent is PE[2]. It is unfortunate but understandable that one must undergo re-licensing in a different country due to lack of reciprocity licensing agreements, unlike the M.D. designation between Canada and the US. >>In Canada, many civil engineers wear an iron ring symbolizing the ethical commitment their profession undertakes. Regardless of which engineering discipline a person chose, most engineering graduates wear their iron rings[3]. Note that wearing an iron ring does not automatically entitle one to the P.Eng. designation - it only means the person graduated from an undergraduate engineering program. [1] http://www.engineerscanada.ca/frequently-asked-questions http://www.engineerscanada.ca/frequently-asked-questions [2] http://www.nspe.org/resources/licensure/what-pe http://www.nspe.org/resources/licensure/what-pe [3] Anecdata