>What’s the difference? The difference is that as a civil engineer, when I put my stamp on something and become Engineer of Record, I am personally liable for

>What’s the difference? The difference is that as a civil engineer, when I put my stamp on something and become Engineer of Record, I am personally liable for defects in my engineering, in perpetuity, no matter who I go on to work for later. I can lose my personal wealth, freedom, license and livelihood if it's particularly egregious.