Building Wiring Engineer

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Energy-Miser

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As I was looking up some bios on the forum, I came across the occupation "Building Wiring Engineer" a few times. Could someone please let me know in some detail what this job entails? Does a Building Wiring Engineer typically work for an electrical contracting company, or an engineering design firm? Or perhaps in a different firm than either of those? Thanks,
e/m.
 
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I imagine the term is used to clarify the engineer doesn't do little microprocessors or expansive utility distribution, but that's just a guess on my part.
 
Engineer?

Engineer?

I think the "engineer" title has become a heavily over used word/ title. As I pointed out in another post. (i.e.) "building engineer"- he is the guy that usually mops the floors!
 
ItsHot said:
. . . "building engineer" . . . is the guy that usually mops the floors!
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But if you add the word ?wiring? to the middle of that phrase, what you get is a technician who performs installation, maintenance, testing, inspection, repair, and upgrades of the electrical distribution system. The position does not require a BS degree in Electrical Engineering, but a BS in Electrical Engineering Technology would be an asset.
 
charlie b said:

But if you add the word ?wiring? to the middle of that phrase, what you get is a technician who performs installation, maintenance, testing, inspection, repair, and upgrades of the electrical distribution system. The position does not require a BS degree in Electrical Engineering, but a BS in Electrical Engineering Technology would be an asset.
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Yes I agree. I used to teach at a school that among other degrees, offered EET, and the program was very practical and attractive. For those electricians who are contemplating a four year degree the Electrical Engineering Technology might be ideal. It will still have a lot of math and other goodies mind you, but is geared toward a more practical approach to engineering. e/m.
 
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