Engineering "Hierarchy" 

  • Engineering degree with graduate degree + PE license
  • Engineering degree with graduate degree
  • Engineering degree + PE license (registered Professional Engineer)
  • Engineering degree + FE status (Engineering Intern)
  • Engineering degree (engineer) [coop experience?]
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  • Engineering Technology degree (4 year)
  • Associates in Applied Science degree (2 year - Technician)
  • Mechanic (2 year AAS?)
  • Cisco network associate
  • Microsoft or Novell "Network Engineer" (hacker)
  • Home Depot "Lot Engineer" (economically-challenged college student)