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I don't know why so many people on HN think that all "real" engineers are required to get professionally certified by some professional cult society, but is is

• aparks517 4y ago
  In the United States, engineering drawings or reports submitted to local, state, or federal government agencies typically have to be stamped by a licensed professional engineer. You'll sometimes see similar requirements in private industry as well. Around here (and maybe in all of the United States?) you don't have to be a PE to call yourself an engineer, but I think in some countries you do. I personally reserve the expression "real engineer" for PE's who can stamp drawings and have the license and insurance to back it up. But, hey. What do I know? I'm probably overpaying by going to a "real" dentist.
  • armadsen 4y ago
    The vast majority of electrical engineers in the US are not PEs. I think they’re still engineers. Disclaimer: I’m an EE as well as a programmer.