Technical Writing Grows into New Profession: Publications Engineering

Engineering-level technical writing is described as requiring, foremost, the skills and knowledge of an engineer and, secondly, the ability to write well. For this combination of work the term "Publications Engineer" is proposed. The writer\´s participation in an engineering project is outlined on a time basis, starting with the sources of information and completed with delivery of the printed work. Satisfying aspects of the field are discussed and the future is predicted as of growing value to the engineering profession as a whole.