Providing a brief history and a comprehensive overview of the engineering profession and practice, this book describes the functions and career paths for various branches of engineering. Students are offered suggestions on how to nurture creativity in engineering practice. The text includes sections on the engineer as a writer, as a speaker and as a presiding officer, as well as the rudiments of graphical communication. It also describes the engineering code of ethics and discusses the importance of ethical procedures in protecting the integrity of the profession.