MA eligibility question

[apford]

Hi All,

I searched the site for a while to see if I could find this issue already discussed somewhere but had no luck. Sorry if I missed something obvious.

I worked for just under three years at a MEP firm (under a licensed PE) before I left that job for something in the manufacturing sector. I don't currently work under a PE, and there are no PEs in my division of the company. I'd like to sit for the test (passed my EIT before I graduated from school) but wanted to see if I meet the eligibility requirements or not. I read through the application and the 250 CMR 3.0 for the state, but nothing specifically said that all of the work experience needs to be under the direct supervision of a PE. In fact, the 250 CMR 3.0 table indicates that there is no requirement for "Responsible Charge" for someone with my education background.

Am I good? Can I use my 3 years at the MEP firm and the following 5 years as a project / facility engineer to meet the eligibility requirement? Is this something I should request an exemption from the state board for? The work I do now involved energy / mechanical calculations on a regular basis, and includes designing / managing / overseeing projects on mechanical systems.

Thanks in advance

 

[smahurin]

I would contact your state board, and ultimately, they may not give you a definitive answer until you actually apply.  They probably look at these on a case by case basis and don't have a one-size fits all template.

 

[apford]

I just heard back from them - they confirmed that I should meet the eligibility requirements, but cautioned that all applications are reviewed by the board. I'll have to make sure that I supply good examples of work with my application.