roles of inspecting engineers during the early building stages of the necaxa hydroelectric complex

Published literature on the history of electricity in Mexico spans a wide range of subjects and provides information on economic, social, political, technical and even environmental issues. This paper explores a scarcely studied vein, regarding science and education. It refers particularly to the Mexican engineers who, acting as Inspecting Engineers, participated in one of the largest hydroelectric systems of Mexico and Latin America, the Necaxa Hydroelectric Complex, and tries to answer questions such  as: what was their role?; where and what did they study?; were there any electrical engineers?; did they take any course in electricity or hydraulics?; did they apply this knowledge?; did they form part of a scientific community?; did they teach?