The profession

The profession

Industrial engineering has been present in Catalan society since the middle of the 19th Century, thanks to industrialization. Since then, the profession and studies have evolved continuously to what we today know as technical industrial engineers and industrial engineers.

It is important to mention the application of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), which will lead to a new model of engineers replacing the current one. Technical industrial engineers are present in many areas of professional activity, such as companies, teaching and public institutions.

There is also a large community of freelancers working in accordance with the attributions recognized by the Law 12/1986, of 1st April, regulating professional attributions for technical architects and technical engineers.

The main tasks carried out by freelance technical industrial engineers are the following:

• Electrical, thermal and hydraulic installations
• Pressure devices and gas installations
• Parking lots, lifts and vehicles
• Legalizations, urbanisation and construction
• Expert appraisals, evaluations and reports
• Alternative and saving energies 
• Environmental protection and waste management
• Safety and prevention of risks at the workplace
• Quality management
• Assessment