An engineer is a professional who uses scientific principles and their creativity to design, analyze, invent, build, and test machines, structures, and systems. Engineers work in a variety of fields, including:
- Mechanical engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Civil engineering
- Aerospace engineering
- Marine engineering
- Geotechnical engineering
Engineers consider many factors when solving problems, including:
Safety, Cost, Regulations, Available materials, Client requirements, and Public safety.
Engineers use a variety of skills, including:
Communication, Presentation, Team-working, Leadership, Project management, Time management, Research, Numeracy, and Design.
The word “engineer” comes from the Latin words ingeniare (“to contrive, devise”) and ingenium (“cleverness”). The term “engineering” has been around since ancient times, when humans invented the wheel, lever, wedge, and pulley.
To work on publicly funded projects, engineers may need to earn a professional license. This involves passing an exam, completing an engineering bachelor’s program, and demonstrating that your professional behavior aligns with the engineering profession’s ethics and values.
