This is a great idea. There really seems to be a lack of engineering support out there. The engineers I have worked with, in several large institutions I have worked in, usually did a minimal amount of research and planning for projects. They then produced a weak set of plans (if any at all) and then relied on the electrician to engineer the job and do the work. I can not count the number of jobs where I had to do the engineers work as well. Where the plans were useless and did not reflect the conditions on the job. Most meaningful solutions to problems were found by me. I think they were usually afraid to make decisions that they might have to take responsibility for in the future but they were more than happy to let the electrician do it (just as well). And yet when I was involved in meetings with some of these people (and their superiors) they had all the answers . Funny how that works.
I'm sure engineers have problems meeting deadlines etc. but I think they need to co more legwork when planning projects. Maybe I'm wrong but there seems to be an attidude that their job is done when they deliver the plans.
As far as your project goes I'm all for it. I just think you will have an uphill battle convincing most engineers that electricians know anything more than how to turn a screwdriver. Good luck.
