Posted on: 07-01-03 11:04:38
Hi,
I work for Urbanitas Inc. which is a Toronto based urban and regional planning and consulting company.
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Sunil Sharma, P.Eng.
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Orginally posted by sunilosharma
Yes, I am a proud Indian and have done all my graduationa and post graduation from India, MS University of Baroda. I think, PEO needs to assess the capabilities of candidates in real terms for P.Eng. apart from its routine academic qualifications. We all Indians (except some who may not agree becoz of some reasons) must admit that the way of working in India is absolutely opposite than the way people work in North America, especially in construction sector. In India, we do not have any 'hands on experience' since we really did not need it, there were several subordinates to do the other misc. jobs that we never cared for doing anything on our own completely. Well, coming back to PEO, just follow the instructions carefully and submit all documents in order, and make sure that the resume you submit has all the five components, PEO is very cooperative in responding. You may be surprised to know that I could get my P.Eng. license in less than 18 months and that too, before I could get my citizenship.
You are right in terms of hands on experience in India. We have bad credit on that front - for example many electrical engineers may not be knowing basic electrical stuff like replacing a fuse.
So you are Civil Engineer and got your PEng in just 18 months! This is really good. Can I request one good article from you about how You got it and what you need to do before that?
Thanks.
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A Proud Indian Canadian
Hi,
I am sorry to reply, since I visit this site, little often.
Like all other immigrants, I too had difficulty in finding a job in my own field, i.e. Civil Engineering when I came to Canada in January 2000. The main reason, I understand now, is that, normally construction companies and other consulting firms involved in construction, start hiring new staff somewhere in April/May of year. Anyway, after making all efforts and sending resumes to several companies, I could trigger my first job with one Geo-technical, Inspection and Testing leading consulting firm in Toronto in May 2000, as an civil engineering technician (just to remind you, I was having a Class I Officer, Central Govt. job in India). In no way I was depressed, since I knew that it is was a matter of time. I must say that one should take any level of ‘first job in his/er’s own field’, since it gives one a chance to show the knowledge and capabilities, all Indians deserve.
Now coming to PEO, the approach I took, was to research their website in detail, understood all its’ requirements and procedure. I will say here that, there is no need for anyone to get their credentials evaluated by UofT and waste $75, since PEO does on its own and it is not a mandatory requirement. I applied for my PEO license in January 2001 and was awarded Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T) in May 2001 by the Academic Committee of PEO and my file was moved to Experience Committee for interview, which was then scheduled in November 2001. The experience committee decides about the exams (if any) one has to clear and fortunately, I was not asked to clear any exams after the interview. The next step was to clear the Professional Practice Exam for Law and Ethics (this exam is mandatory for all, including Canadian graduates), which I cleared in April 2002. As a requirement, one has to have one year Canadian experience (not necessary as an engineer, it could be as an technician or an EIT) to get a license and by then I had more than that experience. So finally, in August 2002, PEO issued my a P.Eng. license to practice as professional engineer.
All said and done, all should know and understand one thing, Do not follow or go on the “SAYINGS” by others, discuss your situation and ask the "concerned official" directly instead of a friend or a reference, since “doing it by self” is the best alternative and gives you clear picture of the situation.
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Sunil Sharma, P.Eng.
Hi,
I just came across ur message. I just came here on april7th. I am an Electrical Engineer. I m married with no kids. I feel a bit depressed coz of no jobs available for me without reference. Can u help me in finding me a field related job instead of the odd job i have currently?
I will be really grateful.
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Orginally posted by sunilosharma
Hi,
I am sorry to reply, since I visit this site, little often.
Like all other immigrants, I too had difficulty in finding a job in my own field, i.e. Civil Engineering when I came to Canada in January 2000. The main reason, I understand now, is that, normally construction companies and other consulting firms involved in construction, start hiring new staff somewhere in April/May of year. Anyway, after making all efforts and sending resumes to several companies, I could trigger my first job with one Geo-technical, Inspection and Testing leading consulting firm in Toronto in May 2000, as an civil engineering technician (just to remind you, I was having a Class I Officer, Central Govt. job in India). In no way I was depressed, since I knew that it is was a matter of time. I must say that one should take any level of ‘first job in his/er’s own field’, since it gives one a chance to show the knowledge and capabilities, all Indians deserve.
Now coming to PEO, the approach I took, was to research their website in detail, understood all its’ requirements and procedure. I will say here that, there is no need for anyone to get their credentials evaluated by UofT and waste $75, since PEO does on its own and it is not a mandatory requirement. I applied for my PEO license in January 2001 and was awarded Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T) in May 2001 by the Academic Committee of PEO and my file was moved to Experience Committee for interview, which was then scheduled in November 2001. The experience committee decides about the exams (if any) one has to clear and fortunately, I was not asked to clear any exams after the interview. The next step was to clear the Professional Practice Exam for Law and Ethics (this exam is mandatory for all, including Canadian graduates), which I cleared in April 2002. As a requirement, one has to have one year Canadian experience (not necessary as an engineer, it could be as an technician or an EIT) to get a license and by then I had more than that experience. So finally, in August 2002, PEO issued my a P.Eng. license to practice as professional engineer.
All said and done, all should know and understand one thing, Do not follow or go on the “SAYINGS” by others, discuss your situation and ask the "concerned official" directly instead of a friend or a reference, since “doing it by self” is the best alternative and gives you clear picture of the situation.
Dear Freinds,
I am a Mechanical Engineer (Building Services and HVAC), working in a consulting firm. I have a good experience in this field. I have passed my degree in Mechanical specialisation in Refrigeration and Aircondition design.
I have 8 years of Indian and 1 years of Canadian experience , since I have applied for P.Eng. since last 8 months and they have replied that I will be called soon for an interview. I have experience of drawing on AutoCAD and Microstation ( 2D and 3D)
I think network and people skills are very important is playing big role to get technical jobs here in canada.
So we should build a good network.
I am intrested to have desi network.
If you are intrested write me.
with regards,
Piyush
I did masters in Refrigeration and airconditioning and I have some IT experience ,very soon I am moving to canada form India ,does anybody know where I can get building automation training in India,Please let me know.
i dont think there is any institute in India which provides this training.
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