United States
2148- Other professional engineers, n.e.c.
Canada NOC:
2148
Job Title:
Other professional engineers, n.e.c.
Job Description:
This unit group includes agricultural and bio-resource engineers, biomedical engineers, engineering physicists and engineering scientists, marine and naval engineers, textile engineers and other specialized engineering occupations which are not classified elsewhere.
Main Duties:
The following is a summary of the main duties for some occupations in this unit group:
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; and modify and install or supervise installation of equipment.
Engineering physicists and engineering scientists conduct research, develop processes, programs and equipment to expand fundamental knowledge in the applied sciences and engineering and to support advanced engineering and scientific applications.
Marine and naval engineers design and develop marine vessels and floating structures and associated marine power plants, propulsion systems and related systems and equipment and 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.
Employment Requirements:
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.
Additional Inormation:
There is limited mobility between the engineering specializations included in this unit group.
Supervisory and senior positions in this unit group require experience.
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.
Classified Elsewhere:
Similar O*NET Careers (USA) :
- Aerospace Engineers
- Agricultural Engineers
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
- Marine Engineers
- Marine Architects
- Mechanical Engineers
- Fuel Cell Engineers
- Automotive Engineers
- Biomedical Engineers
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Industrial Safety and Health Engineers
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
- Product Safety Engineers
- Nuclear Engineers
- Engineers, All Other
- Biochemical Engineers
- Validation Engineers
- Energy Engineers
- Manufacturing Engineers
- Mechatronics Engineers
- Microsystems Engineers
- Photonics Engineers
- Robotics Engineers
- Nanosystems Engineers
- Wind Energy Engineers
- Solar Energy Systems Engineers
International Careers(ISCO):
Source Of Info:
National Occupation Classification, (2011)
Statistics Canada and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada,
February 2012,
Catalogue no. 12-583-X
