Mechanical Engineer

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Description
Mechanical engineers design and oversee the manufacturing of many products ranging
from medical devices to new batteries. Mechanical engineers design power-producing
machines such as electric generators, internal combustion engines, and steam and gas
turbines, as well as power-using machines, such as refrigeration and air-conditioning
systems. Mechanical engineers design other machines inside buildings, such as elevators
and escalators. They also design material-handling systems, such as conveyor systems and
automated transfer stations.
Sample Job Titles: Equipment Engineer, Design Engineer, Systems Engineer

Provincial Outlook

Estimated Salary

$62,600 - $146,068
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Education Level
Secondary School
On-the-job Training
College/Apprenticeship

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Compatibility

84%
Match

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Workplace

Work Environment
Mechanical engineers work mostly in manufacturing industries, architectural and
engineering services, and research and development. The rest are employed in generalpurpose machinery manufacturing, automotive parts manufacturing, and testing
laboratories.
Mechanical engineers generally work in professional office settings. They may occasionally
visit worksites where a problem or piece of equipment needs their personal attention. In
most settings, they work with other engineers, engineering technicians, and other
professionals as part of a team.

Main Duties

Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated

reports.
Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess
feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of
modification.
Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or
performance of equipment, components, or systems.
Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance
with engineering design and performance specifications.
Meet with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve
system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products,
equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of
engineering principles.
Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using drafting tools or
computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software.
Develop, coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production, including selection of
manufacturing methods, fabrication, or operation of product designs.
Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, or other
data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements of designs or
applications.

Important Skills

Creativity. Mechanical engineers design and build complex pieces of equipment and
machinery. A creative mind is essential for this kind of work.
Listening skills. Mechanical engineers often work on projects with other engineers and
professionals, such as architects. They must listen to and analyze different
approaches to the task at hand.

Math skills. Mechanical engineers use the principles of calculus, trigonometry, and
other advanced topics in math for analysis, design, and troubleshooting in their work.
Mechanical skills. Mechanical skills allow engineers to apply basic engineering
concepts and mechanical processes to the design of new devices.
Problem-solving skills. Mechanical engineers take scientific discoveries and seek to
make them into products that would be useful to people, companies, and
governments. Experience gained through laboratory courses at university or a
cooperative education program in college helps mechanical engineers develop skills
that are useful in solving real-world problems.

Career Cluster

This cluster includes everything from working as an engineer

in aerospace, hazardous waste to telecommunications on
the technology and engineering side. Under science and
mathematics occupations include everything from being a

Science, Technology,

chemist, to an anthropologist, nutritionist to cartographer.

Engineering and

Specific tasks can include providing scientific research and

Mathematics

professional and technical services, laboratory and testing

services, and research and development services.

Outlook

Job Outlook

Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
Northwest Territories

Not Available

Nunavut

Not Available

Ontario
Prince Edward Island

Not Available

Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon

Not Available

Job Outlook based on NOC 2132 (Mechanical engineers)

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Salary Ranges

Canada

$50,080 - $120,381

Alberta

$62,600 - $146,068

British Columbia

$54,254 - $115,373

Manitoba

$43,820 - $107,005

New Brunswick

$45,135 - $108,466

Newfoundland and Labrador

$27,127 - $133,756

Nova Scotia

$44,592 - $107,005

Northwest Territories

Not Available

Nunavut

Not Available

Ontario

$48,161 - $114,767

Prince Edward Island

Not Available

Quebec

$49,475 - $95,299

Saskatchewan

$54,254 - $150,491

Yukon

Not Available

Salary Ranges are based on hourly rates for NOC 2132 (Mechanical engineers) and an estimated 2086 hours per year

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Employment Growth

2012

141,230

2013

143,858

2014

146,151

2015

148,334

2016

150,211

2017

151,791

2018

153,410

2019

155,082

2020

156,460

2021

157,923

2022

159,461

Employment Growth based on Stats Canada Occupation Group 213

Requirements

Education Level

Secondary School

On-the-job Training

College/Apprenticeship

University

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or in a related 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.

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Occupation Results

Social
63%

60%

89%

17%

Investigative

Enterprising
56%

40%

95%

11%

Conventional

Artistic
33%

31%

50%

28%

Knowledge

Your top subject area is

This occupation is a

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

SLIGHT MATCH

Match Results

Your Results

Computers

Occupation Results

Science
78%

78%

67%

37%

Physical Education

Technical & Trades

78%

61%

29%

34%

Business

Mathematics
50%

44%

35%

64%

Social Science

Creative Arts
44%

28%

22%

40%

Languages

English
28%

22%

15%

16%

Motivations

Your top motivation factor is

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Achievement

Occupation Results

Independence
75%

72%

72%

72%

Working Conditions

Support
67%

61%

70%

61%

Relationships

Recognition
50%

25%

61%

78%

Compatibility
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computergenerated reports.

Just a bit

Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to

assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and
necessity of modification.

Definitely

Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or

performance of equipment, components, or systems.

Definitely

Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure

conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.

Somewhat

Meet with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures,

resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.

Somewhat

Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system

malfunctions.

Definitely

Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products,

equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge
of engineering principles.

Definitely

Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using drafting

tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software.
Develop, coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production, including selection of
manufacturing methods, fabrication, or operation of product designs.
Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, or
other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements of
designs or applications.

Somewhat

Definitely

Somewhat

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Helpful Links
Ontario:
Professional Engineers Ontario
www.peo.on.ca
British Columbia:
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia

www.apeg.bc.ca
Alberta:
Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta
www.apegga.org
Apprenticeship and Industry Training Office Office
www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca
Saskatchewan:
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan
www.apegs.sk.ca
Prince Edward Island:
The Association of Professional Engineers of Prince Edward Island
http://engineerspei.com/
New Brunswick:
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick
www.apegnb.ca

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