Engineering as Profession

In engineering, the essence of design is the judgment of how to use the materials, components
and various devices available to achieve the stated objectives. Engineers must maintain the
confidentiality of their employers' or customers' intellectual property and business information.

The design or production process requires an engineer; once the design has been made, it can
easily be replicated in series without the aid of the design, but if a new situation exists or a
modification is required, the engineer necessarily intervenes.

In engineering, there are disciplines such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE), the Association of Computer Machinery (ACM), the Association of Audit and Control of
Information Systems (ISACA). All of these societies serve to establish professional standards and
often work with engineering schools to establish admission, curriculum and accreditation
standards.

Diversity in professions and its interrelation

Differences between Engineering and Other Professions

Engineers are not in significant managerial positions when they are employed by large
corporations, although they are well compensated compared to the rest of society.

Most engineers are not self-employed, but more often they are a small part of the large companies
that are engaged in different occupations. On the other hand, lawyers are typically self-employed
in private practice, essentially an independent business, or in larger group practices with other
lawyers.