lundy
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So my performance review isn't until late October but if I get my license before then should I ask for a raise before my review?
Perfect! Thanks knight1fox3This topic has been discussed at great length in other various threads. Here are just a few to get you started:
http://engineerboards.com/?showtopic=14835
http://engineerboards.com/index.php?showtopic=22520
Respectfully disagree with this. It really depends on the industry you work in and if the PE license will even benefit your employer. When I worked in manufacturing, a PE wasn't required nor what is it used to seal any designs. So by me obtaining my PE license, my job responsibilities and benefit to the company had not changed at all. So I wasn't expecting them to automatically give me a pay increase.Technically speaking a good employer will automatically increase your pay or informed you about it. They should also written in handbook
That's my take on it
Yes then in that case, maybe a change of career?Respectfully disagree with this. It really depends on the industry you work in and if the PE license will even benefit your employer. When I worked in manufacturing, a PE wasn't required nor what is it used to seal any designs. So by me obtaining my PE license, my job responsibilities and benefit to the company had not changed at all. So I wasn't expecting them to automatically give me a pay increase.Technically speaking a good employer will automatically increase your pay or informed you about it. They should also written in handbook
That's my take on it
In my company, it is expected that all engineers get licenced hence raises are not automatically given. They pay for the exam, a class, fees, stamp and tolken bonus. We are required to stamp drawings so the PE is necessary.Yes then in that case, maybe a change of career?Respectfully disagree with this. It really depends on the industry you work in and if the PE license will even benefit your employer. When I worked in manufacturing, a PE wasn't required nor what is it used to seal any designs. So by me obtaining my PE license, my job responsibilities and benefit to the company had not changed at all. So I wasn't expecting them to automatically give me a pay increase.Technically speaking a good employer will automatically increase your pay or informed you about it. They should also written in handbook
That's my take on it
Certain industry does not required PE
I made well over your listed market rate with my EIT. My PE results are pending right now (8-hour passed, seismic and survey results TBD) and I am well over your listed market rate for PE. Also, I know of 3 public works agencies off the top my head that give you a 5% bump for having a PE, regardless of title. Since I also spec out cost estimates for project bids, I also know the rates of my coworkers, and I would say 70% ish are above those listed rates as well.The PE seems to be the great emancipator of low starting salaries. If you are below EIT market rate get another job. Market rate around 55-65. The PE should bump you up to 70-85. This is for civil engineering.
The only foolproof way is to apply to jobs see what lands and negotiate a nice salary.
Public agencies do not have any raises based on getting a PE.
Hi Ramnares,
City of Laguna Beach I've heard direct from their HR department, and City of Long Beach and City of Oxnard by word of mouth. I'm sure there are others.
I would imagine where you live would make a big difference too. Cost of living in California is much higher than say, Pennsylvania...
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