Pankaj (PJ) Shah, PE, was recently appointed to the board for a term beginning May 25, 2017 and ending October 31, 2020. Mr. Shah has over 46 years of experience in the civil engineering industry, of which the past 24 years include serving as President and Owner of a top 25 rated engineering firm in…
The board remains active when it comes to updating and revising Florida’s engineering practice rules. The goal of the board’s efforts is to remain current with changes in Florida’s laws, changes in our profession and changes in technology while also remaining responsive to Florida’s licensed professional engineers.
One of the responsibilities of the Florida Board of Professional Engineers is managing and updating the rules that guide our licensees in the practice of their profession. Engineering practice in the state is regulated by the Engineering Practice Act found in Chapter 471 of the Florida Statutes. That statute guides all rule-making that pertains to…
In answer to the question: “Is it acceptable for a licensed professional engineer (PE) to rely upon the work of an Engineer Intern (EI) since the EI is not a licensed engineer?” The answer is Yes, provided the PE acting as Engineer of Record is in Responsible Charge of the EI.
The new NCEES CPC Tracking System is a great tool for Professional Engineers (PEs) to conveniently track and report continuing professional competency (CPC) activities, also referred to as continuing education (CE). Launched in June 2016, the system was developed by staff at the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), at the request…
Florida licensed engineers are reminded that per Rule 61G15-22.001, F.A.C., they are required to complete eighteen continuing education hours during each licensing renewal biennium as a condition of license renewal. Of those 18 hours, four hours shall relate to the licensee’s area of practice; one hour related to ethics; and one hour related Chapter 471, Florida Statutes, and the rules of the FBPE.
This year, 2017, is the centennial of the creation of the Florida Board of Professional Engineers by the Florida Legislature. In celebration of the centennial of the Florida Board of Professional Engineers, a brief synopsis of the history of its beginnings and the initial actions of the first Board is presented.