Variant of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0 for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Variant of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0 for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
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20010 - Engineering managers

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.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • director of engineering research and development
    • electrical engineering manager
    • engineering department manager
    • engineering manager
    • production engineering manager
    • telecommunications engineering service manager

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Architecture and science managers (See 20011 Architecture and science managers)
    • Civil and mechanical engineers(2130)
    • Computer and information systems managers (See 20012 Computer and information systems managers)
    • Computer, software and Web designers and developers(2123)
    • Construction managers (See 70010 Construction managers)
    • Electrical, electronics and computer engineers(2131)
    • Managers in transportation (See 70020 Managers in transportation)
    • Manufacturing and processing engineers(2132)
    • Manufacturing managers (See 90010 Manufacturing managers)
    • Natural resources engineers(2133)
    • Other engineers(2139)
    • Utilities managers (See 90011 Utilities managers)

  • Main duties

    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 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.
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