Overview
Engineering managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of an engineering department, service or firm. They are employed by a wide range of private sector and government establishments and by consulting engineering and scientific research companies.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
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, coordinate 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.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$87,595
$125,136
$185,493
Job openings
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Strong job outlook
British Columbia
1,138expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
A bachelor's degree in engineering is usually required.
Extensive experience in an engineering discipline, including supervisory experience, is required.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is usually required.
Additional information
- Mobility to other technical managerial positions, or to research or senior management positions is possible with experience.
Certification requirements
Mandatory: You need the following certification to practice as Engineering managers in B.C.
- Engineers and Geoscientists BC Registration - Engineering Managers
Engineers and Geoscientists BC Registration - Engineering Managers
Please confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification. To practice as an engineering manager in BC, you must register with Engineers and Geoscientists BC. Eligibility is achieved through graduation from an accredited program, 4 years of work experience as an Engineer-In-Training, and successful completion of the National Professional Practice Examination.
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