Engineering managers
Engineering managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of an engineering department, service or firm.
Very good
Market Demand
TEER 0
Skill Level
NB, NS, NL
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of an engineering department, service or firm
- Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department, service, laboratory or firm
- Consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals and present engineering reports and findings
- Assign, co-ordinate and review the technical work of the department or project teams
- Recruit personnel and oversee development and maintenance of staff competence in required areas
- May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects or in the engineering work of the department.
Qualifications
- checkA bachelor's degree in engineering is usually required.
- checkExtensive experience in an engineering discipline, including supervisory experience, is required.
- checkRegistration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is usually required.
Market Outlook by Province
New Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Very good for engineering managers (NOC 20010) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about engineering managers in New Brunswick: Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Engineering managers mainly work in the following sectors: Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 32%Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 9%Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 8% 84% of engineering managers work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.9% of engineering managers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 80% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 20% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 52% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 22% compared to 7% for all occupations
Very good
Outlook
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for engineering managers (NOC 20010) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about engineering managers in Nova Scotia: Approximately 650 people work in this occupation. Engineering managers mainly work in the following sectors: Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 19%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%Ship and Boat Building (NAICS 3366): 10%Construction (NAICS 23): 10%Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 6% 86% of engineering managers work all year, while 14% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.6% of engineering managers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 81% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 19% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 54% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 25% compared to 10% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Newfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Good for engineering managers (NOC 20010) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.In addition to other formal education, employers tend to recruit individuals with several years of experience working in a particular engineering specialization, and with project management and budgeting skills.Here are some key facts about engineering managers in Newfoundland and Labrador: Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Engineering managers mainly work in the following sectors: Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 39%Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 13%Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 8%Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 7%Utilities (NAICS 22): 6% 79% of engineering managers work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.12% of engineering managers are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 75% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 25% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 51% compared to 14% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 24% compared to 7% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
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Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving
to analyze complex situations, identify key issues, evaluate alternatives and make strategic decisions
Monitoring
to track project status, identify potential deviations from plans and implement corrective measures promptly
Fluency of Ideas
to generate multiple approaches and consider various perspectives to solve engineering challenges
Mathematical Reasoning and Numerical Ability
to understand technical calculations, interpret data accurately and make informed decisions based on quantitative insights
Stress Tolerance
to remain composed and focused under pressure while leading teams to keep projects on track
Knowledge in Business Management
to understand concepts and principles of strategic planning, resource allocation and production management in order to organize and direct engineering projects effectively
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