Overview
Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers inspect transportation vehicles such as aircraft, watercraft, automobiles and trucks and weighing and measuring devices such as scales and meters as well as industrial instruments, processes and equipment for conformity to government and industry standards and regulations. They are employed by government agencies and in the private sector.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Motor vehicles defects investigators
Conduct motor vehicle and motor vehicle component defect investigations, examinations, tests and defect-related accident investigations
Provide expert advice and testimony on specific motor vehicle performance problems or defects
Recommend improvements in vehicle inspection and licensing procedures and vehicle safety standards.
Railway accident investigation officers
Collect and analyze data from train derailments, collisions, and other accidents to determine the causes
Inspect and evaluate railway property, structures, rolling stock, signals, track structure and train handling characteristics to ensure compliance to operating standards.
Airworthiness inspectors
Conduct initial and regular inspections of establishments and individuals holding or applying for air carrier operating certificates and establishments engaged in aircraft maintenance, repair or modification
Inspect aircraft, advise of any deficiencies and detain aircraft suspected of being unairworthy or unsafe.
Inspectors, weights and measures
Conduct inspections and tests of a variety of mechanical and electronic weighing and measuring devices and systems
Prepare draft investigative reports of findings
Recommend corrective or enforcement action.
Oil and gas drilling rig inspectors
Conduct onshore and offshore inspections of drilling and well servicing equipment and processes to ensure compliance with regulations and policies and to recommend improvements and corrective action.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$66,867
$99,831
$143,158
Usual Hours Worked Weekly: 40.89
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Education and training
Employment requirements
University degree or college diploma in an appropriate engineering field or Trade qualifications and extensive related work experience are required.
Appropriate professional engineering or engineering technology certification and licences may be required.
Certification requirements
Optional: The following certifications are optional to practice as Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers in B.C.
- Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC Registration - Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC Registration - Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Engineers and Geoscientists BC Registration - Professional Engineers
Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC Registration - Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification. To practice as a mechanical engineering technologist or technician in B.C., you may choose to register with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved through completion of an accredited diploma program and 24 months of progressive work experience, 12 of which must be at the technologist profile or higher in a Canadian work environment.
Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC Registration - Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.
To practice as an electrical engineering technologist or technician in B.C., you may choose to register with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved through completion of an accredited diploma program and 24 months of progressive work experience, 12 of which must be at the technologist profile or higher in a Canadian work environment.
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 engineering inspector and regulatory officer in B.C., you may 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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