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Engineering Professional

 
Background
Engineering professionals design, build, and improve structures, machines, and systems that solve real-world problems. They use maths, science, and technology to create everything from bridges and buildings to smartphones and renewable energy systems. Day-to-day, they might sketch designs, run computer simulations, test prototypes, work with teams, and check that projects meet safety standards.
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Publications
Engineering & Technology MagazineNew Scientist
Books
The Way Things Work NowEngineering MarvelsHow to Invent Everything
Movies
The Big Bang TheoryMythBusters
Key Figures
Isambard Kingdom BrunelNikola TeslaMary BarraElon Musk
Classification
SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code
Dewey Reference620, 621For looking up books in your local library
Synonyms
EngineerMechanical EngineerCivil EngineerSoftware EngineerElectrical Engineer
Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026
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