Pulaski

There's no problem per se, just be aware that the OP has only made 11 posts, none of them since January (almost nine months ago), so it is highly unlikely they will see your post. IMHO if you want to recycle this thread and tap into the knowledge of other regular posters, I don't see a problem with that.

BTW FYI Threads are locked after a year of inactivity.

Dave2726

Thanks Pulaski! My intention was purely to recycle the thread as you suggest. Interesting to note that there is an expiration after 1 year.

civilservant

With that specific a question, I believe a new thread is warranted. After all, posters are generally more inclined to look at new threads over old ones.

I didn't know that, actually.

holly_1948

Every state has different requirements. Many states don't even recognise Aero Eng as a licensable discipline, though many do. Some will be relatively easy, others next to impossible. It is important to get licensed in any state; not necessarily the state where you wil be working (though that would obviously be ideal). You have research to do. http://ncees.org/licensing-boards/

It is 10 times easier to get an engineering job if you have a PE license. I'm talking about real engineering, not software or semiconductors. With a P.E. license employers will come looking for you (but not with the best paying jobs!)

Dave2726

Hi Holly,

Thanks for your reply. I think it's better to assume my chances will be much better being licensed. I am intrigued as to what standing a CEng status (legally recognised in the UK/EU) would have and whether it would read across and allow a waiver of some of the requirements. Obviously that's going to be case by case and so, to that end, I am going to contact a few of the state licensing boards and present that case to see what they say. For the benefit of others, I will post a brief praises of the answers I get. Thanks for your help!

holly_1948

Yes in some States, no in most States.

They will be primarily interested in your professional references from professional supervisors and peers at former employers. Four would be roughly the right number.

Dave2726

Just an update for those interested...

I had a reply from the Texas board of Engineering regards any kind of recognition of the UK/EU CEng qualification. They don't have any procedures in place for reciprocation so I would have to go through the process like any other applicant from within the US. I suspect this will be the case with other boards too.

Of note my academic qualifications being accredited by the UK Engineering Council and several other British based Engineering Institutions as a pathway to CEng status, are recognised as an ABET equivalent under the Washington Accord and so would not have to be vetted for equivalence as might be otherwise required.

After 8 years of experience, under Texas rules, I would qualify for a waiver of the FE exam. Although another 3 years verses 8 hours of answering questions, I think I'd be quite happy to take the exam.

Anyway, I trust this is helpful for any of my Engineering brethren with similar questions about P.E. licensing.

Speedwell

And sisters too, dammit... I work for an oil and gas engineering firm in Texas, Dave, and you should keep an ear out for what you say, if nothing else. If you really do look down on female engineers, then... but I'll keep that opinion to myself; it didn't go down very well with my old-fashioned engineer father.

civilservant

Speedwell you really need to change your avatar back, I don't do well with change

Jerseygirl

You be me both. I tend to recognise people by their avi and it really throws me when they change it.

watchamacallit

My wife is a USC, she had to support me financially for the first year whilst I waited for a green card to be issued, no company had to sponser me.

Dave2726

Nothing against female Engineers at all. I have the greatest of respect for all in our profession as, having been in it for quite a few years now, I know what we have all been through to get here! We built the world everyone else lives in

Pulaski

Without some explanation that is a fairly odd thing to say, because a spouse visa normally comes with the right to work the moment you step off the plane (technically, I suppose, "clear immigration"), and in any case a spouse visa never requires a sponsoring company.

civilservant

One wonders if he applied for AoS from the VWP or a B2. Either way I agree, it's a totally incorrect statement.

scrubbedexpat099

Posted on the wrong thread, duh.

Anyway, I have been working with an Architect who is a PE and now am working with one who is not.

PE rules.