mechanical engineer

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Area of Specialization

• Transportation equipment
• Mobile equipment

Work Setting

• Manufacturing or processing industry

Specific Skills

• Supervise and inspect the installation of mechanical systems
• Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs
• Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems
• Design power plants, machines and equipment
• Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own vehicle

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Tight deadlines
• Overtime required

Ability to Supervise

• 3-4 people

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• Computer-aided design (CAD)

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability
• Organized