Oh yea, AND the real engineers out-produce them by factors of 5:1 to 10:1 notwithstanding the quality issue.
As thoughtomator alleged, they're functionally lazy. They're AT work at all hours but that doesn't equate to producing anything.
It's true. As a consultant in the IT business I have had the opportunity to work with (and often around) these folks. They are always punctual, respectful, and appropriately dressed, but God help you if you need to actually get something done!