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Says who?

• trinovantes 5y ago
  It's a protected job title in most state/provincial governments For example, "In Ontario, the titles 'engineer' and 'professional engineer' are restricted by law ... When individuals are found to be using the restricted title 'engineer,' the courts can impose fines, restraining orders and jail time" [1]. It's just hardly reported/enforced in the software industry because most "software engineers" do not work on things that affect public safety or can result in loss of life. [1] https://www.peo.on.ca/engineering-licensing-body-clarifies-use-term-engineer-following-reported-dismissal-hydro-one https://www.peo.on.ca/engineering-licensing-body-clarifies-u...
  • analog31 5y ago
    In most US states, there is a broad "industrial exemption" for engineers who work for an employer. https://peimpact.com/pe-industrial-exemption/ https://peimpact.com/pe-industrial-exemption/