Enginyers

Enginyers are the Catalan term for engineers, referring to professionals who apply science and mathematics to design, analyze, and manage technology, infrastructure, and processes. The profession encompasses a wide range of specialties and ethical commitments to public safety and welfare.

Core activities include designing new structures, machines, or systems; overseeing construction, manufacturing, and operations; performing calculations and simulations; testing and quality assurance; ensuring safety, reliability, and sustainability; and leading projects and teams.

Fields of engineering include civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, software, aerospace, environmental, and biomedical engineering, among others. Engineers work across industry, government, and research institutions, often collaborating with professionals such as architects, scientists, and technicians.

Education and regulation: A typical enginyer holds a university degree in engineering (in Catalan: enginyeria; grau en enginyeria). In many countries, professional licensure or registration with a national or regional college (for example, the Col·legi Oficial d'Enginyers de Catalunya) is required to practice certain activities or use the professional title.

History and impact: The profession arose from advances in science and technology during the Industrial Revolution. Engineers design and maintain critical infrastructure, energy systems, communication networks, and consumer technologies, playing a central role in economic development and public safety.