What is the meaning or translation of Ing. before a persons name? For example "Ing. Fernando Torres"

Question

I am emailing and communicating with a man in Mexico regarding possible business. His signature has "Ing." before his name. Is this a title or designation of an advanced degree?

Answer 1

Some others:

• Sra. = Señora
• Srita./Srta. = Señorita
• Sr. = Señor

Profesional ones:

• Lic. = Licenciado
• Ing. = Ingeniero
• Dra. = Doctora
• Dr. = Doctor
• Arq. = Arquitecto
• Prof. = Profesor
• Mtro. = Maestro
• Enfra. = Enfermera
• C.P. = Contador Público
• Q.F.B. = Químico Farmacobiólogo
• Pte. = Presidente
• Stario. = Secretario
• Voc. = Vocal
• Tes. = Tesorero
• Dir. = Director
• Ec. = Economista
• C. = Ciudadano

Military ones:

• Gral. = General
• Tte. = Teniente
• Col./Cnel = Coronel
• Cap. = Capitán
• Sgto. = Sargento

• Very useful list. - fontanero Aug 17, 2010

Answer 2

He is most likely an engineer. Ingeniero, abbreviated to Ing.

That is, he has at least a Bachelor's degree in engineering.

• Thank you. I had no idea that professions other than doctors or pastors or military people put a title before their names. - Echoline Aug 16, 2010
• Thank you, that makes sense, he is an engineer. - ohirider Aug 16, 2010
• You are both welcome! - Sheily Aug 16, 2010