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Read the article: "Unlike an 'M.D.' or 'certified public accountant,' there is no fixed meaning to the title 'engineer,' but many different types of engineers,

Read the article: "Unlike an 'M.D.' or 'certified public accountant,' there is no fixed meaning to the title 'engineer,' but many different types of engineers, the judge found."

toomuchtodo 8y ago
Professional Engineer has a fixed meaning though, and it's possible legislation would be updated to specifically reference PE language in statute. https://www.nspe.org/resources/licensure/what-pe https://www.nspe.org/resources/licensure/what-pe > To become licensed, engineers must complete a four-year college degree, work under a Professional Engineer for at least four years, pass two intensive competency exams and earn a license from their state's licensure board. Then, to retain their licenses, PEs must continually maintain and improve their skills throughout their careers. > A century ago, anyone could work as an engineer without proof of competency. In order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, the first engineering licensure law was enacted in 1907 in Wyoming. Now every state regulates the practice of engineering to ensure public safety by granting only Professional Engineers (PEs) the authority to sign and seal engineering plans and offer their services to the public. To use the PE seal, engineers must complete several steps to ensure their competency. * Earn a four-year degree in engineering from an accredited engineering program * Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam * Complete four years of progressive engineering experience under a PE * Pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam
- mattmcknight 8y ago
  Yes, also addressed in the article and the judge's decision: "She directed the state to remove the definition of 'engineer,' from its state law and administrative rules, and simply restrict who can consider themselves a 'professional engineer,' or a 'registered professional engineer.'"
- cududa 8y ago
  No, that’s one specific organizations trademark and private program. They happen to be a governing body for a narrow practice of engineering. For instance, audio engineer is a prominent title, but no governing certification body. You can’t call yourself a Realtor without belonging to a specific organization, but you can call yourself a real estate agent. Professional Engineer is a specific discipline handed a government monopoly on certification for structural engineers. Nothing more
  - cls59 8y ago
    It is quite a bit more than structural engineering. 17 broad categories (at this date) with several sub-disciplines: https://ncees.org/engineering/pe/ https://ncees.org/engineering/pe/

Read the article: "Unlike an 'M.D.' or 'certified public accountant,' there is no fixed meaning to the title 'engineer,' but many different types of engineers, the judge found."

toomuchtodo 8y ago

Professional Engineer has a fixed meaning though, and it's possible legislation would be updated to specifically reference PE language in statute. https://www.nspe.org/resources/licensure/what-pe https://www.nspe.org/resources/licensure/what-pe > To become licensed, engineers must complete a four-year college degree, work under a Professional Engineer for at least four years, pass two intensive competency exams and earn a license from their state's licensure board. Then, to retain their licenses, PEs must continually maintain and improve their skills throughout their careers. > A century ago, anyone could work as an engineer without proof of competency. In order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, the first engineering licensure law was enacted in 1907 in Wyoming. Now every state regulates the practice of engineering to ensure public safety by granting only Professional Engineers (PEs) the authority to sign and seal engineering plans and offer their services to the public. To use the PE seal, engineers must complete several steps to ensure their competency. * Earn a four-year degree in engineering from an accredited engineering program * Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam * Complete four years of progressive engineering experience under a PE * Pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam

mattmcknight 8y ago
Yes, also addressed in the article and the judge's decision: "She directed the state to remove the definition of 'engineer,' from its state law and administrative rules, and simply restrict who can consider themselves a 'professional engineer,' or a 'registered professional engineer.'"
cududa 8y ago
No, that’s one specific organizations trademark and private program. They happen to be a governing body for a narrow practice of engineering. For instance, audio engineer is a prominent title, but no governing certification body. You can’t call yourself a Realtor without belonging to a specific organization, but you can call yourself a real estate agent. Professional Engineer is a specific discipline handed a government monopoly on certification for structural engineers. Nothing more
- cls59 8y ago
  It is quite a bit more than structural engineering. 17 broad categories (at this date) with several sub-disciplines: https://ncees.org/engineering/pe/ https://ncees.org/engineering/pe/