Ok, let see. In several countries the use of the "title" engineer applies to people that achieved a certain technical degree, I'm not sure that applies uniformly but in Latin America using the engineer title without having achieved that degree is illegal. In other places such Italy it does not only require that you completed the technical degree, you also must achieve certain level of certifications. Here in the US there are some particular type of "engineers" for which the title is regulated, for example "civil engineer". The IEEE says: "The title, Engineer, and its derivatives should be reserved for those individuals whose education and experience qualify them to practice in a manner that protects public safety. Strict use of the title serves the interest of both the IEEE-USA and the public by providing a recognized designation by which those qualified to practice engineering may be identified. The education and experience needed for the title, Engineer, is evidenced by" - Graduation with an Engineering degree from an ABET/EAC accredited program of engineering (or equivalent*), coupled with sufficient experience in the field in which the term, Engineer, is used; and/or - Licensure by any jurisdiction as a Professional Engineer. - A degree from a foreign institution (or the total education when one person holds a graduate degree in engineering but no accredited B.S. in engineering) can be evaluated through a service offered by ABET." Not sure if there similar regulations that apply in Canada. My .02 Jorge On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 10:26 PM, Steve Bertrand <steve@ibctech.ca> wrote:
On 2010.03.30 23:20, Jorge Amodio wrote:
I'd say that probably around here for those like me that have been in operations/engineering management positions we don't give a squat about what title your biz card says you have, your actions and performance speak by themselves.
There are no kings around here so titles most of the time are worthless.
By asking what title may impress others is sort of a -1 to start.
It isn't about impression.
I'd put 'janitor' on my business card for all I really care.
I know what I love to do, and I know what I am great at. 10 years in the industry now. The only person who I try to impress is myself... by staying current on BCP and better ways to do things.
My curiosity has the best of me, so I am looking for opinions. You have one ;)
Those who know me know what I can do, and in reality, that is all I care about. I'm not out to impress anyone. I just want to be a good netizen like the rest.
Impression isn't what I'm after. What I'm curious about is the potential over-use of the term 'engineer'.
Cheers,
Steve