Engineer

Engineers use their imagination, creativity and expertise to solve problems and improve the world we live in.

Engineers design things we use everyday - from cars to airplanes, computers to VCRs, toys to toothbrushes, and artificial limbs to kitchen appliances. In fact, engineering affects our lives every day often without us even realizing it.

What kinds of engineers are there?


Are you interested in designing space shuttles and working in space? Then aerospace engineering is the launchpad for you.

Do you wonder how things like bubble gum, cosmetics, hair colouring, polymers, synthetic fibres, farming fertilizers or fuel for cars are made? You might want to study chemical engineering.

Are you interested in the design and manufacturing of things that moves or have moving parts - like airplanes, cars, toys, robots, elevators and air conditioners? Try a career in mechanical engineering.

Salaries for new engineering graduates range between $36,000 and $42,000.


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Need more information

Talk about it. Your school counsellor or teachers can help. Discuss you career plans with your parents.

Investigate. Examine university calendars. Attend university open houses. Contact the Registrar or Faculty you're interested in to discuss prerequisites and courses required to complete a degree.

Check it out. Visit your school library or public library to learn more about engineering.

Call us. Contact APEGGA at one of the offices listed below. A member of our Outreach Program would be happy to speak to you or visit your classroom to advise you on career in engineering.