Understanding Engineers

The graduate with a science degree asks, "Why does it work?"
The graduate with an engineering degree asks, "How does it work?"
The graduate with an accounting degree asks, "How much will it cost?"
The graduate with an arts degree asks, "Do you want fries with that?"
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Normal people believe that if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Engineers believe that if it ain't broke, it doesn't have enough features yet.
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What is the difference between mechanical engineers and civil engineers?

Mechanical engineers build weapons and civil engineers build targets.
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Three engineering students were gathered together discussing the possible designers of the human body. One said, "It was a mechanical engineer. just look at all the joints."

Another said, "No, it was an electrical engineer. the nervous system has many thousands of electrical connections."

The last one said, "No, actually it had to have been a civil engineer. Who else would run a toxic waste pipeline through arecreational area?"

H/T Shelly