| A | B |
| These are "Classic Engineers" | Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical/Electronic & Mining Engineers. |
| These are "Newer Engineers" | Manufacturing, Aerospace, Materials, Environmental & Computer Engineers. |
| Civil Engineers | work with architects and professionals to design airports, highways, and structures. |
| Mechanical Engineers | design machines and machine parts. |
| Chemical Engineers | design chemical reactions to produce a product. |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineers | design circuits and power supplies for electrical and electronic devices. |
| Mining Engineers | design and manage the process used to remove minerals from the ground. |
| Manufacturing Engineers | design the best way to produce products. |
| Aerospace Engineers | design and build new types of aircraft. |
| Materials Engineers | develop materials with specific properties that meet a manufacturer's needs. |
| Environmental Engineers | design cleaner production methods and systems to clean up or prevent pollution. |
| Computer Engineers | design and maintain computer harware and software. |
| This person is an example of "Classic" Engineer | A Civil Engineer |
| This person is an example of "Newer" Engineer | A Computer Engineer |