Re: Finding content in your job title

[Jorge Amodio <jmamodio () gmail com>]

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