Based on metrological visualization tool, this paper collates the documents that have been publicly-published since the concept of "new engineering" was proposed, and selects 200 research literatures collected in CNKI. Based on literature research overview, citation network, keywords frequency, literature research content and other dimensions, this paper analyzes the "new engineering" research status, research hotspots and the impact that China's past higher engineering education reform measures have on the "new engineering" construction. Finally this paper proposes some suggestions for improvement in term of the research status.