Professional Engineering Licensure
Professional Engineering Licensure
PROFESSIONAL LICENSING ATTORNEYS OF WAKE COUNTY, NC
The attorneys of Law Offices of Robert Crawford in Raleigh, NC, represent professional engineers in all legal matters related to their professional licensing. With over forty years of combined legal experience, Law Offices of Robert Crawford is the law firm that engineers in North Carolina can go to when a complaint investigation is undertaken by the Board of Examiners for Engineers and Land Surveyors. If you want to practice engineering in the state of North Carolina, the Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors requires that you obtain a license and maintain it in good standing. If you are an engineer and are in need of legal representation regarding your occupational licensure, contact our North Carolina law office immediately.
Requirements For Engineer Licensing in North Carolina
In order to obtain or renew a professional engineering license, you must:
- Demonstrate that you are a person of "good moral character." While this is not clearly defined in the statute, things like unlawful conduct, neglect of professional obligations, abuse of alcohol or controlled substances, and other criminal, moral, or financial faults could be considered grounds for further inquiry.
- Be able to provide documentation of your education and level of experience.
- Pass two engineering examinations.
Disciplinary Action Affecting Engineering Licensure in NC
The following may be grounds for disciplinary action against your North Carolina professional engineering license:
- Fraud or deceit in obtaining a certificate of licensure
- Gross negligence or misconduct in the practice of the profession
- Commission of a felony or any crime involving "moral turpitude"
- A violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct
- Being declared legally insane or incompetent
- Professional incompetence
Disciplinary actions can include a reprimand suspension, revocation of the engineering license, and/or a civil penalty up to $5,000. The Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors can also refuse to renew a license or may require reexamination for renewal. The professional licensing attorneys of Law Offices of Robert Crawford can represent you in any Board inquiries or legal proceedings that could jeopardize your engineering license. Contact us immediately.
Complying with North Carolina Rules and Regulation - For Professional Engineers
Professional and Occupational License Defense Lawyers of Raleigh, NC
The Wake County law office of Law Offices of Robert Crawford has helped dozens of professionals protect and renew their occupational licenses over the years. Do not risk your livelihood by hoping that the professional review board will be lenient. If you are facing a legal issue that could affect your engineering license, contact our Raleigh law office at 919-296-8508.
