20010
Engineering managers
- Express Entry skill level
- Yes
- Regulated in Québec
- Yes
- In demand in Manitoba
- Yes
Classification
Natural & applied sciences
2 › 20 › 200 › 2001
Definition
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.
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.
Example job titles
- •director of engineering research and development
- •electrical engineering manager
- •engineering department manager
- •engineering manager
- •production engineering manager
- •telecommunications engineering service manager
Overview
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Engineering Managers are classified under NOC code 20010. This is a highly skilled TEER 0 management occupation that involves planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating the activities of an engineering department, service, or consulting firm. Professionals in this role are employed across diverse sectors, including private industrial firms, manufacturing companies, consulting services, and various levels of government.
To meet the official employment requirements for NOC 20010, candidates typically require a bachelor's degree in engineering along with extensive experience in an engineering discipline, including supervisory experience. Additionally, registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is usually required. This occupation is highly eligible for Canadian immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program managed through the Express Entry system, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) that target skilled tech and engineering talent.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational and general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For specific guidance on your immigration application, please consult with a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) or a qualified immigration lawyer.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.