Engineers
Learn about this occupation – including typical duties, education required, salary and job outlook information, job boards and more.
Engineers apply the principles of science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems. Their work is the link between scientific discoveries and the commercial applications that meet societal and consumer needs. In addition to their involvement in design and development, many engineers work in testing, production, or maintenance. These engineers supervise production in factories, determine the causes of a component’s failure, and test manufactured products to maintain quality. They also estimate the time and cost required to complete projects. Supervisory engineers are responsible for major components or entire projects. (Adapted from Career Cornerstone Centre)
Engineers study, specialize and work in many different fields. Additional information on specific engineering disciplines can be found on the following occupational pages:
- Aerospace Engineer
- Agricultural, Food and Biological Systems Engineer
- Biomedical Engineer
- Chemical Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Computer Engineer
- Electrical and Electronics Engineer
- Geological Engineer
- Industrial & Manufacturing Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Metallurgical & Materials Engineer
- Mining Engineer
- Petroleum Engineer
Occupational profile
Find detailed information about the occupation, incl. typical duties and working conditions, in the links below:
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) - Canadian occupational descriptions
- U.S. resource for occupational descriptions and information - O*NET Online
- OCCinfo by alis - Alberta-based occupational information
- Engineering overview - Sloan Career Cornerstone Center
- Sokanu - occupational videos and info (U.S.): Engineer
- What the heck is an engineer anyway? - article from Science Careers magazine highlighting the difference between being an Engineer and a Scientist
- Engineering Stories - Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba
Education
The University of Manitoba provides education in some, but not all disciplines of engineering. Please see the discipline's corresponding occupational page listed above to determine if an educational program is available at the University of Manitoba.
U of M Academic Calendar
The Academic Calendar & Catalogue outlines program admission and course requirements. Use the left menu to navigate to a specific faculty and program. To determine which degree path suits your unique occupational goals, speak with a Career Consultant. For support with course registration and academic issues, speak with an Academic Advisor.
Faculty and Department Homepages
Visit the faculty and department homepage to learn about program application deadlines and processes, as well as additional in-house resources and opportunities.
- Faculty of Engineering
- Internationally-Educated Engineers Qualification Program (IEEQ)
- Engineering Access Program (ENGAP) - supports Indigenous students with preparation for and success in engineering
Exploring Other Education Options
Labour market information
Labour market information informs users of supply and demand for specific occupations and sectors. It includes such things as salary and job outlook information. These resources support informed career decision making and job search efforts.
Resources
- Canada Job Bank - Explore Careers: Job Market Report (by region)
- Occupation Outlook Handbook - Job outlook for the U.S.
- Engineers Salary Survey - Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba
- EngScape (Engineers Canada microsite) - labour market trends for the profession
- Manitoba Association of Government Engineers - Collective Agreement (see salary schedule) - Manitoba Government
- 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)
- Canadian Engineering Regulatory Organizations - provincial listing from Engineers Canada
- The Engineering Institute of Canada
- National Society of Professional Engineers (U.S.)
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.
Job Boards
Search occupations of interest in the industry-specific job boards below to learn about skill requirements, employers, job duties and available jobs. You may also wish to search more general online job boards.
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
- Science Careers Magazine - American Association for the Advancement of Science
- Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology
- Black Engineers of Canada
- Engineers Without Borders Canada
- Discover Engineering Online (U.S.)
- Global Grand Challenges of Engineering - National Academy of Engineering (U.S.)