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In my industry I see people often call themselves or titled "engineer" whether they have an engineering degree or whether they do anything close to engineering or not. For instance, HVAC equipment salesmen may be dubbed "sales engineers" whether they know the first thing technical or not. Building mechanical equipment operators are called stationary engineers. Many are plumbers, electricians, etc... who have moved into the role of maintaining the building equipment.
I think the liberal use of the term "engineer" can contribute to a "watering down" of the distinction of the title. I think it works to take away our value and potentially works to lower our salaries. At least that's the way it appears in my industry.
Trying to become a PE, we all know that we cannot legally call ourselves engineers until we get that license.
What are your thoughts on the fact that we can't call ourselves engineers YET, but just about anyone else can?
Do you think it affects our overall value on the market?
Ed
I think the liberal use of the term "engineer" can contribute to a "watering down" of the distinction of the title. I think it works to take away our value and potentially works to lower our salaries. At least that's the way it appears in my industry.
Trying to become a PE, we all know that we cannot legally call ourselves engineers until we get that license.
What are your thoughts on the fact that we can't call ourselves engineers YET, but just about anyone else can?
Do you think it affects our overall value on the market?
Ed