This is the first level of direct and sustained supervision of other professional engineers OR the first level of full specialization. Requires application of mature engineering knowledge in planning and conducting projects having scope for independent accomplishment and co-ordination of the difficult and responsible assignments. Assigned problems make it necessary to modify established guides, devise new approaches, apply existing criteria in new manners, and draw conclusions from comparative situations. Recommendations, Decisions and Commitments Recommendations reviewed for soundness of judgment but usually accepted as technically accurate and feasible. Supervision Received Work is assigned in terms of objectives, relative priorities and critical areas that impinge on work of other units.
Work is carried out within broad guidelines, but informed guidance is available.
Supervision may call for recommendations concerning selection, training, rating and discipline of staff. Guide to Entrance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Applied Science, or its equivalent, normally with a minimum of five to eight years of experience in the field of specialization from the graduation level. Originality and ingenuity are required for devising practical and economical solutions to problems. Recommendations, Decisions and Commitments Makes responsible decisions not usually subject to technical review on all matters assigned except those involving large sums of money or long range objectives. Takes courses of action necessary to expedite the successful accomplishments of assigned projects.