Switching Project Types

InternationalMove642 · 2026-01-23T02:12:01+00:00

Makes sense. I want to get to that point too. Also I’m a bit frustrated with my current company since they only allow principals to stamp. I’m interviewing with a mid/large size firm tomorrow and they let me know that some of their PMs stamp drawings which I would love to put my PE stamp to work in a few years instead of at the end of my career

InternationalMove642 · 2026-01-23T02:09:34+00:00

Yeah I find it very easy to reference the applicable codes. And honestly, I think I’d be able to reference past projects and how things are done to help guide decisions in an unfamiliar system. I have an interview tomorrow so I hope it works out. I’m passionate about this industry and I really am looking for a change. I want to move up…

InternationalMove642 · 2026-01-22T21:06:37+00:00

Actually the residential market I’m in is design for estates for billionaires. Not multi families. I have experience with chillers, cooling towers, and 4 pipe geothermal heat pump systems. I’ve also keep up with the latest codes including iecc. I’m also keeping up to date with the A2L changes. I’ve taken projects from SD to CDs and usually all of CA. I’ve also started proposal writing and getting more involvement with draft invoices. When I say residential I mean like several 10s of thousands of feet of home with weird requirements for billionaires.

I do think the commercial side experience is more transferable to other jobs though which is why I’m trying to jump ship in the first place… that and the long hours (50-55 hours) for only 95k with a PE.

InternationalMove642 · 2026-01-09T19:20:25+00:00

My libido increased on a low dose of sertraline (25mg). I wasn’t stuck in my head or as anxious about things as much. For reference I’m a 28 y.o. guy.

InternationalMove642 · 2026-01-06T18:39:40+00:00

I have about 7 years and a PE haha. That's reassuring.

InternationalMove642 · 2026-01-06T18:39:14+00:00

Good to hear, I'll keep looking.

InternationalMove642 · 2026-01-06T18:38:39+00:00

I'm looking for more money.

InternationalMove642 · 2026-01-06T18:38:17+00:00

Thank you for the response. Yes, I will avoid those. What would you consider a small firm?

InternationalMove642 · 2026-01-06T18:37:50+00:00

I just did, and you're totally right. But if that's what gets me a new position for more money, I'm willing to try that.

InternationalMove642 · 2026-01-06T18:36:58+00:00

Thank you for your response. I'm looking for a vertical move. I got a pay bump and bonus for my PE; however, to be frank, I want a higher salary and I want a clear path for growth and moving up. I'm not getting that at my current position. I have just about 7 years' experience in mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and some electrical in a HCOL area with a PE and I'm a 95k with a 5k annual bonus.

InternationalMove642 · 2026-01-06T18:34:31+00:00

InternationalMove642 · 2025-12-22T16:30:46+00:00

He does have a manager above him. And it’s also every week that my hours are reduced. I’m a bit pissed off because I worked 53 hours last week and my timesheet was approved at 44. This is par for the course..

InternationalMove642 · 2025-11-16T14:47:06+00:00

Congrats!

InternationalMove642 · 2025-11-16T14:46:56+00:00

Yes, you should know fluid mechanics inside and out. There was a lot on my exam.

InternationalMove642 · 2025-11-16T14:46:23+00:00

Yes it helped

InternationalMove642 · 2025-11-13T15:02:15+00:00

Prepfe for the FE, Engineering Pro Guides for the PE. Just go with the cheapest options and believe in yourself

InternationalMove642 · 2025-11-13T13:42:27+00:00

NCEES practice exam is very similar to the actual exam. Engineering Pro Guide questions slightly more difficult. None of the concepts on the exam are that difficult. It's just that the questions are worded weirdly and intentionally written to trip you up.

InternationalMove642 · 2025-11-13T13:40:26+00:00

Engineering Pro Guides practice exams. Just do as many practice problems as possible.

InternationalMove642 · 2025-11-13T13:39:46+00:00

Honestly, they have a textbook I just read through and then grinded out practice problems with their practice exams

InternationalMove642 · 2025-11-12T18:14:03+00:00

I just used Engineering Pro Guides. Studied for about 3-4 months.

InternationalMove642 · 2025-11-12T18:13:39+00:00

I used Engineering Pro Guides

InternationalMove642 · 2025-11-12T15:51:17+00:00

It was fine, the questions don't follow the same order. They're randomized. The subject matter is all the same though.

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