There are so many areas an Engineer can fall into. I personally work with broadcast engineers, and have dated one. These men are definitely a different bred. But I mean that in a good way. They are extremely, let me repeat extremely intelligent. Not only book smart but all that I have encountered also have common sense...I know ladies, it is hard to believe.
Many are a little geeky, but I tend to like geeky men because I am way into the intellect instead of the looks. It is all in the eyes of the beholder.
Again, the guys I work with are wonderful men. They are definitely into the needs and concerns of their girlfriends/wives. I say take a chance, isn't that why we are all on e-harmony?