I've had my PE for a while but was licensed after January 1st, 2011. When I applied for reciprocity, I was denied. I recieved a letter for the reason of the denial stating that anyone after January 1st, 2011 must take the new 16 hour SE exam if they design structures. To further confuse everything, I contacted the board to discuss this with them. From what I can tell, just about everyone there has no idea what the hell they are doing. The answer I was given was something along the lines of "The definition of structures is up to the boards discretion when reviewing your experience record." If you ever find out the the hell they define structures as, you're welcome to tell me. NSPE even filed a suit against the GA board over this. It's retarded. I moved over here a few years ago and I now absolutely hate almost everything to do with anything about licensure in this state. God, even getting my DL was a nightmare. Silly Georgia.
Yup, sounds like GA unfortunately. Guess I'll give them a call. Gonna have to bring some Georgia codes with me on this one. O.C.G.A. § 43-15-24 doesn't specify that an SE is required over a PE for any structure:
"(a)It shall be unlawful for this state or any of its political subdivisions such as a county, municipality, or school district, or agencies thereof, or for any private or commercial entity to engage in the construction of any work or structures involving professional engineering which by the nature of their function or existence could adversely affect or jeopardize the health, safety, or welfare of the public unless the plans and specifications have been prepared under the direct supervision or review of and bear the seal of, and the construction is executed under the direct supervision of or review by, a
professional engineer or architect."
Even earlier in their code, O.C.G.A. § 43-15-2 vaguely states that "(9) 'Professional engineer' means an individual who is qualified, by reason of knowledge of mathematics, the physical sciences, and the principles by which mechanical properties of matter are made useful to mankind in
structures and machines, acquired by professional education and practical experience, to engage in the practice of professional engineering and who possesses a current certificate of registration as a professional engineer issued by the board."
I know I've had a couple of issues with them clearing my experience because of my education. As you said, sounds like GA doesn't know what it wants. This will be an interesting phone call, to say the least...
I'll let you know how it goes.