Azubuike Nwadei
CMGT 6662
Project
11/14/2024

Interactive map of states that in their general statutes allow licensed engineers to directly offer services to the public as sole proprietors. This is important because of the potential implications for contract or freelance work which often is implemented in an informal style.

Result summary:

Most states allow it. Some states allow it but require the owner to obtain a “certificate of authorization” of some sort. These states are marked as “Allowed with restrictions”. Other states do not allow it at all. Finally, some few states were unclear in how their laws treat such engineering businesses; these were grouped with the states that do not allow it.

On the question of ownership, the largest number of states require only licensed engineers to own the business. Almost as many states require that anyone can own the business but the engineering work must be done under the charge of a licensed engineer. Finally, the smallest group of states require that engineers must be among the owners of the business