industry perspective (emphasis mechanical/civil/electrical): degree < 2 years experience: training/require supervision degree 2 < 5 years: experienced, capabl

industry perspective (emphasis mechanical/civil/electrical): degree < 2 years experience: training/require supervision degree 2 < 5 years: experienced, capable, get responsibility degree > 5 years: lead positions/expert (if narrow focus) so i would say degree + 2 years you can say 'engineer' (without training wheels)