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Line 6: − + − − In U. S. Army, Navy and Air Force, a person that is specially trained in engineering work.
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Usually a person trained and skilled in the design, construction, and use of engines or machines, or in any of various branches of engineering.
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 the U. S. and 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. <ref>[http://www.legis.state.ia.us/Rules/Current/iac/193c/193c4/193c4.pdf ENGINEERING LICENSURE]</ref> <ref>[http://www.answers.com/topic/professional-engineer Professional Engineer] Answers Corporation </ref> <ref>[http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/Statutes/English/90p28_e.htm Licensing requirement] Professional Engineers Act - Ontario Statutes and Regulations </ref> In mainland [[Europe]] engineering is seen as comparable to other professions such as medicine and architecture.
In the U. S. and 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. <ref>[http://www.legis.state.ia.us/Rules/Current/iac/193c/193c4/193c4.pdf ENGINEERING LICENSURE]</ref> <ref>[http://www.answers.com/topic/professional-engineer Professional Engineer] Answers Corporation </ref> <ref>[http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/Statutes/English/90p28_e.htm Licensing requirement] Professional Engineers Act - Ontario Statutes and Regulations </ref> In mainland [[Europe]] engineering is seen as comparable to other professions such as medicine and architecture.
A major difference between an engineer and other types of designers is that an engineer is held responsibile for the success of his designs. An engineer who plans a bridge can lose his engineering license if the bridge collapses.
A major difference between an engineer and other types of designers is that an engineer is held responsibile for the success of his designs. An engineer who plans a bridge can lose his engineering license if the bridge collapses.