2147-NOC

Other professional engineers, n.e.c.

(NOC 2148)
High opportunity occupation High opportunity occupation
Annual Earnings
$95,938
Typical Education Background
Degree
Job Openings
(2022-2032)
410

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 that are not classified elsewhere

 

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

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.

Annual Earnings

$95,938

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$64.00/hr
Median$46.00/hr
Low$22.00/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2022 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

900

% Employed Full Time

56%
Source: 2016 Census

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.

Occupational Interests

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Here are the top occupational interest(s) for this career profile:

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Job Titles

Engineer, agricultural / agroprocessing
Engineer, agronomy
Engineer, bio-resource
Engineer, clinical biomedical
Engineer, dairy plant
Engineer, marine / marine systems / naval
Engineer, ship construction / shipbuilding
Engineering scientist

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
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Skills

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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

76%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

74%
Active Listening

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.

73%
Complex Problem Solving

Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.

71%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

70%
Judgment and Decision-Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

69%
Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

68%
Numeracy

Using mathematics to solve problems.

66%
Science

Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

66%
Systems Analysis

Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations and the environment will affect outcomes.

63%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

900
Source: 2016 Census

Employment by Region

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Region Employment (2022) % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo N/A 1.1%
Kootenay N/A 0.0%
Mainland/Southwest 790 69.4%
North Coast and Nechako N/A N/A
Northeast N/A 0.0%
Thompson-Okanagan 80 4.9%
Vancouver Island/Coast 260 24.6%
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Labour Market Outlook

The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.

Forecasted Job Openings (2022-2032)

410
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2022-2032)

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Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo N/A N/A
Kootenay N/A N/A
Mainland/Southwest 300 1.8%
North Coast and Nechako N/A N/A
Northeast N/A N/A
Thompson-Okanagan 0 1.2%
Vancouver Island/Coast 90 1.1%
N/A: Data is not available for this region.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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

IndustryJob Openings (2022-2032)
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services148,000
Manufacturing49,200
Public Administration49,200
Transportation and Warehousing53,400
Health Care and Social Assistance149,700
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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