Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineers research, design and develop machinery and systems for heating, ventilating and air conditioning, power generation, transportation, processing and manufacturing.

They also perform duties related to the evaluation, installation, operation, and maintenance of mechanical systems.

Educational Requirements:
Degree in mechanical engineering (i.e., Bachelor’s Master’s or Doctorate); licensing by provincial/territorial association of professional engineers.

Applicable transferrable sectors/occupations:
Manufacturing, Processing, Transportation

National Occupational Standard

NOS are a benchmark of the knowledge and abilities needed to be competent in a particular occupation. Developed by current job incumbents, NOS are a collection of the individual competencies that make up the whole picture of an occupation.

Related NOC code:

• 21301 – Mechanical engineers