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An engineer is someone who practices the profession of engineering. Engineers use creativity, technology, and scientific knowledge to solve practical problems. The title "engineer" is normally used only by individuals who have an academic degree (or equivalent work experience) in one of the engineering disciplines. In some countries of Continental Europe the title is limited by law to people with an engineering degree, and the use of the title by others (even persons with equivalent work experience) is illegal. Similar laws exist in most if not all American states and Canadian provinces; they usually dictate that only those who have passed the Professional Engineer examination may call themselves engineers. However, the reach of such laws is often limited to cover only situations involving intentional deceit or fraud. The word "technologist" is sometimes used synonymously as it derives from the prefix Techno- and the suffix -ologist, hence, someone who studies technology. This applies particularly to those European countries with laws regulating the use of the title engineer, since the term technologist is not regulated. However in some Latin countries, "technologist" is a somewhat lower certification at a level between technician and engineer.
Working as an engineer
Engineers and scientists are often confused in the minds of the general public. While scientists explore nature in order to discover general principles, engineers apply established principles drawn from mathematics and science in order to develop economical solutions to technical problems. The work of engineers is the link between perceived social needs and commercial applications. Engineers consider many factors when developing a new product. For example, in developing an industrial robot, engineers precisely specify the functional requirements; design and test the robot’s components; integrate the components to produce the final design; and evaluate the design’s overall effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety. This process applies to the development of many different products, such as chemicals, computers, engines, aircraft, and toys.
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Charles Vignoles - Short history of an railway pioneer also responsible for building the Kiev Bridge in Russia.
Daniel Gooch - Biography of the locomotive superintendent of the Great Western Railway whose engines could haul a large load at 60 mph. Later he concentrated on developing telegraphic communication. 1816-1889
Edward Bury - Short history of a railway engineeer whose design combined horizontal inside cylinders with a horizontal tubular boiler. In 1844 he was elected to the Royal Society. 1794-1858
George Bidder - Short bio of the first person to design and build a railway swing bridge. Also one of the founders of the first company formed to provide telegraphic communication. 1806-1878
George Rennie - Successful engineer responsible for building Waterloo Bridge and Southwick Bridge in London in addition to working on railroads and locomotives. 1791-1866
George Stephenson - Thorough, cross-linked biography an early railroad pioneer who, with his son Robert, became the world's first locomotive builder. Engineered many railways and worked to improve the quality of steam engines. 1781-1848
Hargreaves, James - Short biography of the British carpenter, weaver and self-made engineer who invented the eight-thread spinning jenny. 1720-1778.
Humphry Davy - Early 19th century chemist who was considered to be one of Britain's leading scientists. Among other things, he discovered the anesthetic effect of laughing gas (nitrous oxide) and identified metals such as potassium, sodium, barium, strontium, calcium and magnesium. 1778-1829
Isambard Kingdom Brunel - Brief life history of an 19th century engineer who worked on the Thames Tunnel and the Great Western Railway. Also built a steam boat which made 60 crossings from Bristol to New York. 1806-1859
John Blenkinsop - Biographical entry on the manager of the Middleton Colliery. In 1812, produced the Salamanca locomotive weighing 5 tons and capable of hauling a load of 90 tons at 4 mph.
John MacAdam - Surveyor-general of metropolitan roads in England during the 19th century. Remade roads with crushed stone bound with gravel on a firm base of large stones later known as the Macadamized system. 1756 - 1836
John Rastrick - Bio of the engineer of the Stratford Moreton Railway, the London Brighton, the Bolton Preston, Gravesend Rochester and the Nottingham Grantham. 1780-1856
John Rennie - Short biography of a famous bridge and dock builder. Responsible for the Leeds Bridge and most notably London Bridge, which was unfinished at his death in 1821.
Joseph Locke - Railway engineer of the Grand Junction Railway which included 100 underbridges, 50 overbridges, 5 viaducts, 2 tunnels and 2 aqueducts. The first to realize locomotives would gradually be able to overcome steep gradients. 1805-1860
Joseph Priestley - Conroversial clergyman and political theorist who advanced liberal political and religious thought in 18th century England. Established the first Unitarian Church in America. 1733-1804
Matthew Boulton - Short biography of the engineer who produced steam engines with James Watt. He also applied steam power to coining machines. 1728-1809
Matthew Murray - Concise, cross-linked biography of an early 19th century steam locomotive designer.
Michael Faraday - Brief biography of an early 19th century inventor most noted for the electric motor and his studies in electricity and magnetism.
Nicholas Wood - Short biography of an early pioneer in steam locomotives. Includes selected writings and correspondence.
Richard Trevithick - A brief history of a turn of the nineteenth-century steam locomotive pioneer. Includes a photo of his experimental engine.
Robert Stephenson - Cross-linked biography of the founder of the first company in the world that built locomotives.
Spartacus: James Watt - Biographical entry on the Scottish engineer and inventor who conceived of numerous improvements to the steam engine. Invented the modern condensing steam engine. 1736 - 1819
Thomas Telford - Short history of an 18-19th century engineer responsible for building bridges, canals, aquaducts and roads.
Timothy Hackworth - Biographical overview of a designer of steam locomotives. Includes a photo of his six wheel engine, the Royal George.
William Hedley - Short narrative on the life of a smooth wheel steam engine pioneer. Includes a photo of his eight wheel Wylam Dilly.
William Jessop - Brief entry about one of Britain's leading engineers. His projects including the Grand Junction Canal, the Surrey Iron Railway, the Bristol Docks and the West India Docks.
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