Crafting a Sustainable Engineering Vision Through a Consultation Process

A wide-ranging consultation process was conducted by Polytechnique Montréal between 2022 and 2023 explores the impact of environmental, technological and societal transformation on the work of engineers and competencies needed, as well as on engineering education. This study highlights a mobilization approach aimed at co-creating a competency profile of the engineer of tomorrow. The methodology includes interviews, internal and external surveys, and a forum bringing together over 250 stakeholders in May 2023. The results provide a better understanding of the global, national and local issues engineers are facing, as well as the competencies required to support the engineer's global development from a sustainable engineering perspective. This vision captures the essence of the engineer's future role, focusing on collaborative efforts to define and implement an updated engineer profile, integrate it into educational pathways, and streamline accreditation processes. This vision aligns with a transformative epistemology and UNESCO's sustainable development goals, offering a blueprint for institutions to mobilize their ecosystem towards common goals.