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29 septembre 2026
Internships, CEP status and jobs: answers to the gray areas of engineering
When you study engineering, it isn’t always easy to know where the boundaries lie. Can you use the title of engineer? What is CEP status really for? Can you modify a plan, program a PLC, or launch a startup while you are still studying?
This series of articles was created to answer questions that many students have but do not always know who to ask. The goal is not to make your path more complicated, but to help you understand the rules of the game so you can move forward with confidence, avoid missteps, and make informed decisions at the right time. Inspired by real situations encountered during internships, at university, or early in a career, these articles guide you through issues where the answers are rarely black and white
The articles
Graduate, intern, CEP: Can you use the title of engineer?
You work in engineering, but can you already call yourself an engineer? Learn which titles you can use without creating confusion.
CEP: Before you call yourself an engineer
The CEP pathway is more than an administrative step. Find out what this status really means for your professional journey.
A signature at the end: that’s not supervision
How can you tell whether you are truly receiving the immediate control and supervision required during your internship or employment?
Reserved activities: What you can do without breaking the rules or derailing your career
Testing, programming, modifying, recommending: where is the line between contributing to a project and carrying out a reserved activity?
No engineers at your small business: a great internship or a minefield?
A small team can offer an incredible experience, as long as the right supervision is in place.
Programming a PLC: coding or engineering?
When are you simply coding a solution, and when do you start making engineering decisions?