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'''Engineer''', who has an engineering degree. Usually a person trained and skilled in the design, construction, and use of engines or machines, or in any of various branches of engineering. In U. S. and in Canada the title of "Professional Engineer" and often also titles indicating a specific branch of engineering, such as "Civil Engineer" or "Mechanical Engineer" are restricted. In mainland [[Europe]] engineering is seen as comparable to other professions such as medicine and architecture.
In U. S. army, navy and air force, a person that is specially trained in engineering work.
''According to the Merriam Webster's collegiate dictionary, engineering is defined as the application of science and mathematics by which the properties of matter and the sources of energy in nature are made useful to people.'' [http://www.nspe.org/media/mr1-faqs.asp What is engineering?] Frequently Asked Questions About Engineering.
== External links ==
*[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/engineer engineer] Dictionary.com