Other professional engineers
High opportunity occupation
Career Overview
Other professional engineers include:
- Agricultural and bio-resource engineers
- Biomedical engineers
- Engineering physicists and engineering scientists
- Marine and naval engineers
- Textile engineers
- And other specialized engineering occupations
Job Titles
Duties
Agricultural and bio-resource engineers:
- Design and develop machinery, structures, equipment and systems related to agriculture and food processing
Biomedical engineers:
- Design and develop medical diagnostic and clinical instrumentation, equipment and procedures
- Develop devices to assist persons with disabilities
- Advise hospital administrators on planning, acquisition and use of medical equipment
- Modify and install or oversee installation of equipment
Engineering physicists and engineering scientists:
- Carry out research, and develop processes, programs and equipment to expand knowledge in the applied sciences and engineering, and to support advanced engineering and scientific applications
Marine and naval engineers:
- Design and develop marine vessels, floating structures and associated marine power plants; design and develop propulsion systems and equipment
- Oversee the building, maintenance and repair of vessels and marine systems
Textile engineers:
- Design and develop processes, equipment and procedures for the production of fibres, yarns and textiles
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
1,535% Employed Full Time
71%Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office, hospital or school.
Career Pathways
There is limited mobility between the engineering specializations included in this group. Engineers often work in a multidisciplinary environment and acquire knowledge and skills through work experience that may allow them to practise in associated areas of science, engineering, sales, marketing or management.
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Education, Training and Skills
- A bachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering discipline is required
- A master's degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required
- Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports, and to practise as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
- Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, and after three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering
- Engineering Science
Skills
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Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations and the environment will affect outcomes.
Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
1,535Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 25 | 1.6% |
| Kootenay | 20 | 1.3% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 870 | 56.9% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 30 | 2.0% |
| Northeast | 0 | 0.0% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 55 | 3.6% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 540 | 35.3% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
660Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | Not available | Not available |
| Kootenay | 10 | 1.1% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 440 | 1.9% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 40 | 5.4% |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 20 | 1.1% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 170 | 0.8% |
Industry Highlights
Learn about the opportunities in B.C.'s major industries, including employment trends, earning potential, locations of work and more.
Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Transportation and Warehousing | 270 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 210 |
| Manufacturing | 60 |
| Public Administration | 40 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 30 |
Resources
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Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of British Columbia (ACEC-BC)www.acec-bc.ca
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B.C. Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategywww.gov.bc.ca/env
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Canadian Technology Immigration Network (CTIN)www.ctin.ca
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ECO Canada Job Boardwww.eco.ca/viewjobs
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Engineering Careerswww.engineeringcareers.ca
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Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC)www.eic-ici.ca
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Engineers & Geoscientists BCwww.egbc.ca
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Engineers Canadawww.engineerscanada.ca
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Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA)www.icba.ca
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Iranian Engineers of British Columbia Association (IEBCA)www.iebca.ca/
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Society of Punjabi Engineers and Technologists of British Columbia (SPEATBC)www.speatbc.org
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Technology Registrations Canada (TRC)www.technologyregistrationscanada.ca
