[mathgorges]

I assume SoftTalker is referring to SWEs not being Professional Engineers.

Professional Engineer (PE) != Engineer (in many jurisdictions)

> A professional engineer is competent by virtue of his/her fundamental education and training to apply the scientific method and outlook to the analysis and solution of engineering problems.

> He/she is able to assume _personal responsibility_ for the development and application of engineering science and knowledge, notably in research, design, construction, manufacturing, superintending, managing, and in the education of the engineer.

(emphasis mine)

[0]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engineer#Definition