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Description
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. They are employed by consulting firms, by power-generating utilities and in a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries, or they may be self-employed.
Job Titles
- Acoustics engineer
- Automotive engineer
- Design engineer – mechanical
- Energy conservation engineer
- Fluid mechanics engineer
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) engineer
- Mechanical engineer
- Mechanical maintenance engineer
- Nuclear engineer
- Piping engineer
- Power generation engineer
- Refrigeration engineer
- Robotics engineer
- Thermal design engineer
- Tool engineer
Main Duties
- Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanisms, components and systems
- Plan and manage projects, and prepare material, cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for machinery and systems
- Design power plants, machines, components, tools, fixtures and equipment
- Analyze dynamics and vibrations of mechanical systems and structures
- Supervise and inspect the installation, modification and commissioning of mechanical systems at construction sites or in industrial facilities
- Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs and provide guidance to industrial maintenance crews
- Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems
- Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for industrial construction or maintenance
- Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates.
Workplaces
- All levels of government
- Construction firms
- Consulting engineering companies
- Industries
- Self-employed
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Evaluation
- Numeracy
- Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
Abilities
- Categorization Flexibility
- Deductive Reasoning
- Fluency of Ideas
- Information Ordering
- Mathematical Reasoning
Personal Attributes
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Independence
- Innovativeness
- Adaptability
Similar Occupations
- Engineering managers (20010)
- Industrial and manufacturing engineers (21321)
- Metallurgical and materials engineers (21322)
- Power engineers and power systems operators (92100)
- Power systems operators (92100.02)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be good for Mechanical engineers (21301) in Prince Edward Island for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Mechanical engineers in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Mechanical engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 40%
- Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 28%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 14%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 11%
- Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 323-324, 326-327, 331, 334-335, 337, 339): 6%
- 89% of mechanical engineers work all year, while 11% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 82% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 18% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: n/a
- bachelor’s degree: 81% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 8% for all occupations
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | N/A | $35.17 | N/A |
| Canada | $26.44 | $43.27 | $69.47 |
Training
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More Info
View the full occupational profile with details on work characteristics, interests, employment requirements and more on the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS) website.
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