ChatGPT, as a representative product of artificial intelligence, has emerged in the field of higher engineering education. The intelligent technological change has subverted the function of traditional higher engineering education, challenged the current training system of engineering talent structure, accelerated the reform of knowledge production mode, broke the traditional dual teaching/learning structure of "teachers and students". Only by "taking the initiative" can higher engineering education assume the historical responsibility. With "four aspects" as the core and the goal of solving complex engineering problems, using artificial intelligence technology to reshape the new ecology of engineering education: highlighting the hierarchy to optimize the structure of talent training, problem-oriented to break the discipline barrier, stimulating internal drive to awaken initiative and critical consciousness, and studying both arts and science to cultivate core values. For the new era to cultivate the top-notch innovative talents who have both virtue and talent, outstanding ability, distinct level and social recognition.