[Danimal16]

There are a few key things that set an engineer apart. That is why it became somewhat wordy.

Judgement: Engineers MUST use judgement

Scientific Principles: Engineers are trained in the science and must understand the PRACTICAL value of what the physicists, chemists, biologists and mathematicians know in great detail

Technology: Engineers must know what is valid technology and if I may also add have a detailed understanding of the trades and how that is applicable

Effective: It has gotta work within the tolerances required (see judgement and scientific principles and technology and applications of trades skills;

Cost: It has gotta be within budget. No gold plating

Solutions: It has gotta solve a valid problem

Problems: It has gotta be a real problem, not some nice to have (again no gold plating).