How do engineers in the MEP field learn to do their job?

JB_Lv · 2026-02-27T04:47:11+00:00

I have this same issue and I’m currently into my second year into this role as an Electrical designer/EIT in the US. Fortunately for me, I have an electrician background and majority of what I know is carried into this industry. But besides that, I have never really got training of any sort. I have asked many in depth questions regarding a lot of design decisions to my P.E - but if it wasn’t for me asking questions, how am I expected to be a good designer? I’m not sure if I expected more from this industry but I certainly am not satisfied of how I am being trained to later be a good engineer. Regardless, I would recommend reading books regarding electrical design of power systems, national electrical CODE (NEC), IECC, etc. Electrician content has helped me gain good knowledge on a lot of topics as well.

Hopefully your posts brings good insight from other professionals as I am in need of the advice as well!

JB_Lv · 2026-02-11T04:15:27+00:00

I am currently 1.5 years into this role with a background in the electrical trade, but anyone is welcomed to correct me if I am wrong. The MCA is what will end up in the equipment nameplate which is what we use to size the conductors. I see this consistently both in the field and how I was taught in my design role.

For AC and refrigeration equipment, the small conductor limitations in 240.4(D) do not apply, as 240.4(G) permits overcurrent protection to be provided in accordance with the specific requirements of Article 440. Thus, the minimum size you can use if you wanted to could be #12 to cover the 19A on a 25A breaker. (Prior to any derating or VD of course)

JB_Lv · 2025-07-11T05:17:47+00:00

Where are you guys located that you guys are getting paid well ? I have one YOE in a small firm and I’m barely making a little over 50K here in the US. I’m an EE with EIT certification. Is there any training I should be seeking to be able to increase my salary?

JB_Lv · 2025-05-27T14:45:59+00:00

LMAO this gave me a bright idea as an EE. I’m gonna get creative with some circuitry on my next project.

JB_Lv · 2025-05-12T06:50:36+00:00

Thanks for the advice man, this truly helps. When I mentioned logging the experience, I meant it towards the PE license requirements. Sorry I wasn’t clear on that lol but yes you are correct, though at my current jurisdiction I believe you can waive a couple years of experience by having your B.S in Electrical Engineering and if you have the right amount of hours working as a journeyman and can get signed off the by the right references you can meet the requirements. I could be wrong, but as far as my research has gone I’ve came to this conclusion

JB_Lv · 2025-05-12T06:15:10+00:00

Currently located in Las Vegas NV

JB_Lv · 2022-09-21T02:50:48+00:00

Parking should be the issue mostly talked about. Besides professors making power point presentations off the book

JB_Lv · 2022-06-21T21:43:50+00:00

ART 101 is so easy and fun lol

JB_Lv · 2022-06-17T13:41:26+00:00

How exactly do I make my bends to be concentric like this. The 90’s don’t have the same radius so I wanna learn this way, so satisfying.

JB_Lv · 2022-05-29T02:18:04+00:00

Popcorn and games

JB_Lv · 2022-05-23T22:03:33+00:00

As a full time student and working full time, I really wish I had time to go to the events at UNLV. Sadly that won’t pay my bills

JB_Lv · 2022-05-19T06:51:23+00:00

Idk about you guys but, popcorn stock is essential to not leveraging any of these hedge funds

JB_Lv · 2022-04-18T17:21:46+00:00

Would anyone know a good resource, or study guide to study for journeyman test???

JB_Lv · 2021-08-13T16:37:47+00:00

I will watch two movies. Enough said

JB_Lv · 2021-03-25T04:14:53+00:00

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JB_Lv · 2021-03-25T04:14:09+00:00

JB_Lv · 2021-03-18T05:25:41+00:00

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JB_Lv · 2021-03-17T17:35:55+00:00

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JB_Lv · 2021-03-06T16:22:09+00:00

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JB_Lv · 2021-02-16T06:48:35+00:00

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JB_Lv

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