Computer Engineer
Learn about this occupation – including typical duties, education required, salary and job outlook information, job boards and more.
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) research, plan, design, develop, modify, evaluate and integrate computer and telecommunications hardware and related equipment, and information and communication system networks including mainframe systems, local and wide area networks, fibre-optic networks, wireless communication networks, intranets, the Internet and other data communications systems. (National Occupational Classification)
Occupational profile
Find detailed information about the occupation, including typical duties and working conditions, in the links below:
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) - Canadian occupational descriptions
- OCCinfo by alis - Alberta-based occupational information
- O*NET Online - U.S. resource for occupational descriptions and information
- Computer Engineering Overview - Sloan Career Cornerstone Center
- Sokanu: Computer Hardware Engineer - occupational videos and info (U.S.)
- EngScape Computer Engineer Overview (except Software) - profile and discipline description from Engineers Canada
- Engineer Profiles - from Engineering Your Future
- What do Computer Engineers Do? - TryEngineering.org
- Life of an Engineer: Profiles in Engineering - TryEngineering.org
- NavigateITMB: Exploring Tech & Digital Careers - Tech Manitoba's guide for occupations in technology and IT
- Computing Disciplines: A Quick Guide (Computer Engineering - p.9) - from CERIC
Education
U of M Academic Calendar
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Faculty and Department Homepages
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Labour market information
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Resources
- Trend Analysis: Job Market Report (Winnipeg Region) - Gov. of Canada Job Bank
- Occupation Outlook Handbook - Job outlook for the U.S.
- Engineers Salary Survey - Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba
- Canada's Best Jobs 2018: The Top 25 - Engineering Manager (#2) - Canadian Business magazine
- OpportuNext - salary range and job growth prospects - Manitoba
Professional Associations
Professional associations organize events and directories, job postings, career and labour market information. Student membership opportunities are also available. This is a great way to learn and network.
- Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM)
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- The Engineering Institute of Canada
- Canada's Association of Information Technology Professionals (CIPS)
- Canadian Engineering Regulatory Organizations - provincial listing from Engineers Canada
Directories, Industry Associations, and Sector Councils
These resources provide industry news, labour market information and a list of potential employers. Remember, there are usually multiple industries worth exploring.
- Association of Consulting Engineering Companies - Manitoba
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) - Tech Manitoba (formerly ICTAM) - business directory
Job Boards
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Other links
External resources that will provide you with additional information about the occupation, areas of work and opportunities to build experience: ;
- University of Manitoba Engineering Student Groups
- Women In Science & Engineering (WISE) Kid-Netic Energy - University of Manitoba
- Skull Space - Winnipeg organization that hosts events, educational seminars, and a shared workspace
- Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology
- Discover Engineering Online
- Black Engineers of Canada
- Canadian Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Engineers Without Borders Canada - Global Grand Challenges of Engineering - National Academy of Engineering