I think I’m ready to get started working on all these things. I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree about 4 years ago and have worked for a small business and start up since then under the same boss. I have found my niche, even though it’s not really what I studied, and found a partner (who does not have a degree in engineering). We have good connections for potential clients, but it seems like you have to be a PE to legally do it…considering my degree was in a different area, and my partner doesn’t have one (we’ve both learned through experience) I’m at a loss and looking for guidance on how to get around this.
@megatar3 Thank you for sharing your journey! It sounds like you’ve made great strides in building your experience and connections, which is a fantastic foundation. You’re correct that being a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is often required for legally signing and sealing engineering documents or starting a firm, depending on your location and area of practice. Here are some steps you might consider: 1. Licensing Path: Look into the requirements for obtaining a PE license in your field. Even though your degree is in a different area, some states or countries allow flexibility with qualifying work experience. Contact your local licensing board to see if your experience qualifies you for the PE exam. 2. Collaboration: Partnering with a licensed PE could help you navigate legal requirements while leveraging your expertise and connections. This is a common approach for many start-ups in the industry. 3. Niche Expertise: Since you’ve found your niche, explore opportunities where a PE license might not be strictly required. For example, consulting, project management, or offering support services to engineering firms could allow you to stay in the industry while you work toward a license. 4. Mentorship and Guidance: Seek mentorship from experienced professionals or organizations like ASCE or NSPE. They can provide tailored advice and resources to help you navigate this transition. Keep pushing forward-you’re clearly resourceful and driven, which are key ingredients for success!
@Er.Sunil.Pedgaonkar While obtaining professional licenses like CEng, PEng, or PE can be beneficial for credibility and certain projects, it's not always a strict requirement to start an engineering firm. Many successful firms are launched by engineers without these designations, focusing on their expertise and building a strong reputation. It's important to understand the specific regulations in your region to ensure compliance.
The State Board of P.E. require a legal entity to have a licensed P.E. as one of the principals in order to name and operate their legal entity as an engineering firm.
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I think I’m ready to get started working on all these things. I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree about 4 years ago and have worked for a small business and start up since then under the same boss. I have found my niche, even though it’s not really what I studied, and found a partner (who does not have a degree in engineering). We have good connections for potential clients, but it seems like you have to be a PE to legally do it…considering my degree was in a different area, and my partner doesn’t have one (we’ve both learned through experience) I’m at a loss and looking for guidance on how to get around this.
@megatar3 Thank you for sharing your journey! It sounds like you’ve made great strides in building your experience and connections, which is a fantastic foundation. You’re correct that being a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is often required for legally signing and sealing engineering documents or starting a firm, depending on your location and area of practice.
Here are some steps you might consider:
1. Licensing Path: Look into the requirements for obtaining a PE license in your field. Even though your degree is in a different area, some states or countries allow flexibility with qualifying work experience. Contact your local licensing board to see if your experience qualifies you for the PE exam.
2. Collaboration: Partnering with a licensed PE could help you navigate legal requirements while leveraging your expertise and connections. This is a common approach for many start-ups in the industry.
3. Niche Expertise: Since you’ve found your niche, explore opportunities where a PE license might not be strictly required. For example, consulting, project management, or offering support services to engineering firms could allow you to stay in the industry while you work toward a license.
4. Mentorship and Guidance: Seek mentorship from experienced professionals or organizations like ASCE or NSPE. They can provide tailored advice and resources to help you navigate this transition.
Keep pushing forward-you’re clearly resourceful and driven, which are key ingredients for success!
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One should have Licence as Chartered Engineer (CEng) / PEng/ PE from Govt to start such firm
@Er.Sunil.Pedgaonkar While obtaining professional licenses like CEng, PEng, or PE can be beneficial for credibility and certain projects, it's not always a strict requirement to start an engineering firm. Many successful firms are launched by engineers without these designations, focusing on their expertise and building a strong reputation. It's important to understand the specific regulations in your region to ensure compliance.
The State Board of P.E. require a legal entity to have a licensed P.E. as one of the principals in order to name and operate their legal entity as an engineering firm.
@@maxrodriguez2479 Yes generally Director,Chair,CEO or Principal Chief Engineers or all them of such Co./ Firm need PE licence
I couldnt understand richard because of acoustics.
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