<p>Unless we invent intelligent robots to do designs and end up making ourselves obsolete, engineering will be around for the long haul. Everyone’s feeling a crunch right about now in terms of getting credit and selling houses, but if we don’t live beyond our means, engineers are actually in comparatively good shape. Engineering fields adapt to change with the times, and so long as you individually are not averse to keeping your skill set up-to-date and keep informed as to what the market needs you to be, you’ll bounce back from mostly whatever the economy throws at you. Our skill sets are necessary to the continuation of modern existence. Stay aware but definitely don’t freak out.</p>