What does an engineer learn and do

Engineers learn the fundamentals in a field of engineering and use them to solve
societies problems

Engineers use their knowledge of science, mathematics and communication skills in order to develop solutions to problems, be they construction, testing, or other tasks.

There are many types of engineers, such as mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, software engineers, civil engineers, mechatronics engineers, chemical engineers, aerospatial engineers, and the like.

Whilst they may all deal with different fields, they all have the same background in physics and mathematics in order to be able to understand and work with one another.

Engineering is an applied science bringing dreams to reality.
You can get a more specific answer by asking a more specific question; e.g. what does a Structural Engineer do?

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http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos027.htm

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