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<br />SECTION V. - CHARGES FOR CONSULTING <br />ENGINEERING SERVICES <br /> <br />The computation of charges for consulting engineering services is dependent <br />on the type of services required by the Client. The types of services usually <br />performed by Consulting Engineers are outlined in Section II. <br />Engineering charges are usually computed on one of the following baSes, or <br />by combining two or more of these methods, with appropriate modifications <br />applicable to specific cases: <br /> <br />1. Per Diem <br />Personal services are usually charged on a per diem basis. This method is <br />particularly suited to court work or similar work involving intermittent personal <br />service. <br />When such consulting or expert services are furnished, the Engineer is com- <br />pensated for all the time he devoted to the work, including travel time. The per <br />diem charge should be based on the complexity of the work involved and the <br />breadth of experience of the Engineer. In addition to the compensation based on <br />per diem, the Engineer is reimbursed for travel, subsistence, and other out-of- <br />pocket expenses incurred while away from his home office. <br />For services in court, or on other engagements in which the Engineer is to <br />appear as an expert, a per diem charge is considered to have been earned for each <br />day of such appearance, although the Engineer may not be called to testify, or, if <br />called, may finish his testimony in a fraction of the day. <br />On occasions, the urgency of the engagement requires the Engineer to work <br />longer than the normal day. In some instances, this requirement is a necessary <br />feature of the services, and an understanding should be reached with the Client as <br />to what constitutes a day. In such cases, the per diem rate may be increased to <br />take into consideration the extended work day. <br />For certain kinds of work, compensation based on hourly rates is an equitable <br />arrangement. Compensation for engineering service on an hourly basis demands <br />a higherrate per hour than would be represented in a per diem rate. Also, tbe <br />houriy rates should apply to time for travel involved, plus reimbursement for <br />travel costs, subsistence, and other out-of-pocket expenses. Depending on the <br />duration of the services, compensation on an hourly basis may include an agree- <br />ment on an upset minimum amount or retainer in addition to the payments based <br />on the hourly rates. <br />Per diem rates for senior consultants are on the order of $325 per day but can <br />be expected to vary depending on the complexity and importance of the work and <br /> <br />23 <br />