Overview
Other professional engineers include agricultural and bioresource engineers, biomedical engineers, engineering physicists and engineering scientists, marine and naval engineers, textile engineers and other specialized engineering occupations.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Agricultural and bio-resource engineers
Design and develop machinery, structures, equipment and systems related to agriculture and food processing.
Biomedical engineers
Design and develop medical diagnostic and clinical instrumentation, equipment and procedures; develop devices to assist persons with disabilities; advise hospital administrators on planning, acquisition and use of medical equipment; and modify and install or supervise installation of equipment.
Engineering physicists and engineering scientists
Conduct research, develop processes, programs and equipment to expand fundamental knowledge in the applied sciences and engineering and to support advanced engineering and scientific applications.
Marine and naval engineers
Design and develop marine vessels and floating structures and associated marine power plants, propulsion systems and related systems and equipment and oversee the building, maintenance and repair of vessels and marine systems.
Textile engineers
Design and develop processes, equipment and procedures for the production of fibres, yarns and textiles.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$75,207
$100,276
$155,982
Job openings
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Education and training
Employment requirements
A bachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering discipline is required.
A master's degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.
Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports, and to practise as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
Additional information
There is limited mobility between the engineering specializations included in this unit group.
Supervisory and senior positions in this unit group require experience.
Engineers often work in a multidisciplinary environment and acquire knowledge and skills through work experience that may allow them to practise in associated areas of science, engineering, sales, marketing or management.
Certification requirements
Mandatory: You need the following certification to practice as Other professional engineers in B.C.
- Engineers and Geoscientists BC Registration - Professional Engineers
Engineers and Geoscientists BC Registration - Professional Engineers
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.
To practice as an engineer in B.C., you must register with Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. 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.
Work Experience
Work experience required
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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