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PE, PLS
I am a licensed engineer (passed October 2012 exam) and land surveyor (since 2004) in the State of Tennessee.
BSCE University of Tennessee/Knoxville 2007.
Many college credits towards a land surveying (or Geomatics as it's known today it seems) degree. May finish someday.
A few college credits of C++ programming (at one time considered a Computer Science degree to someday program land surveying and civil engineering software)
Most likely will seek Master's first though.
I am curious as to what constitutes licensed individuals to add:
PLS (Professional Land Surveyor)
RLS (Registered Land Surveyor)
PE (Professional Engineer)
RE (Registered Engineer)
I've certainly seen different combinations over the course of 20+ years in the business.
Tennessee stamps indicate Registered Engineer & Registered Land Surveyor.
So, can one just call themselves PE & PLS because they feel like it? I would like opinions on the subject please. Professional sounds/looks better I feel.
Does it become a legal issue?
Is it a per state basis issue?
Is it because degreed individuals can call themselves professionals?
Is it due to multiple state licenses?
I've often wondered about this now I have my engineering license. I have always indicated TN RLS on signatures, business cards, etc.
What say you?
Thanks
BSCE University of Tennessee/Knoxville 2007.
Many college credits towards a land surveying (or Geomatics as it's known today it seems) degree. May finish someday.
A few college credits of C++ programming (at one time considered a Computer Science degree to someday program land surveying and civil engineering software)
Most likely will seek Master's first though.
I am curious as to what constitutes licensed individuals to add:
PLS (Professional Land Surveyor)
RLS (Registered Land Surveyor)
PE (Professional Engineer)
RE (Registered Engineer)
I've certainly seen different combinations over the course of 20+ years in the business.
Tennessee stamps indicate Registered Engineer & Registered Land Surveyor.
So, can one just call themselves PE & PLS because they feel like it? I would like opinions on the subject please. Professional sounds/looks better I feel.
Does it become a legal issue?
Is it a per state basis issue?
Is it because degreed individuals can call themselves professionals?
Is it due to multiple state licenses?
I've often wondered about this now I have my engineering license. I have always indicated TN RLS on signatures, business cards, etc.
What say you?
Thanks