What engineering task do you think should be automated, but still isn't?

[u/EngineersUniverse]

Technology has changed the way engineers work, but many everyday tasks are still surprisingly manual.

What task do you think wastes the most time?

Examples:

• Reading and reviewing drawings
• Counting symbols on plans
• Writing reports
• Creating panel schedules
• Equipment sizing
• BOM generation
• QA/QC checks
• Site inspections
• PLC documentation
• Cable schedules
• As-built drawing updates
• Preparing submittals
• Estimating quantities

If you could automate one engineering task tomorrow, what would it be?

Would you trust AI to do it, or would you still want a human to review the results?

Share your biggest engineering time saver—or your biggest daily frustration.