Traditional engineering pursuits are clinging to the concept that engineering involves creation of tangible, durable objects. Certified or liscensed engineers tradtionally received formal traning offered by recognized, 4 year, academic institutions requiring a well rounded educational background.
Technically trained people who have a very specialized education in conceptual processes have a place in the engineering world. Clinging to the old mechanical basis of the profession will eventually give way to a broader definition.
“Traditional engineering pursuits are clinging to the concept that engineering involves creation of tangible, durable objects”
No.
Engineers design. They ensure that proper standards and codes as required are implemented properly.
A design is not necessarily a tangible durable object.