Professional registration of government engineers
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Abstract
Government engineers often are not required to be registered in the state in which they practice, even though their counterparts in the private sector must be registered. Government engineers have a responsibility to safeguard the public health and safety, and must develop in the public a sense of confidence that the public trust is in good hands. One way to generate this confidence is by engineering registration. The American Society of Civil Engineers views professional registration as an appropriate requirement for engineers, including those in government. The National Society of Professional Engineers makes registration a requirement for the grade of member and full privileges in the society. Some Federal agencies require engineering registration for certain positions in their agencies. Engineers in government service should consider the value of engineering registration to themselves and to their agencies and take pride in their professions and in their own capabilities by becoming registered engineers. They should also take steps to encourage their agencies to give more attention to engineering registration, particularly as a qualification for certain positions and as a requirement for senior positions in the organization.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Professional registration of government engineers |
| Series title | Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering |
| DOI | 10.1061/(ASCE)1052-3928(1985)111:3(81) |
| Volume | 111 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 1985 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | ASCE |
| Description | 7 p. |
| First page | 81 |
| Last page | 87 |
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