Professional Engineers (General)
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NOC 2021: 21399/ NOC 2016: 2148
This group includes agricultural and bio-resource engineers, biomedical engineers, engineering physicists and engineering scientists, marine and naval engineers, textile engineers and other specialized engineering occupations.
Agricultural and bio-resource engineers
- design and develop machinery, equipment and systems related to agriculture and food processing
Biomedical engineers
- design and develop medical diagnostic and clinical equipment and procedures
- develop devices to assist persons with disabilities
- advise hospital administrators on planning and use of medical equipment
- modify and install or supervise installation of equipment
Engineering physicists and engineering scientists
- conduct research and develop processes, programs and equipment to expand knowledge in the applied sciences and engineering and to support advanced engineering and scientific applications
Marine and naval engineers (or naval architects)
- design and develop marine vessels, floating structures and associated marine power plants; design and develop propulsion systems and equipment
- oversee the building, maintenance and repair of vessels and marine systems
Textile engineers
- design and develop processes, equipment and procedures for the production of fibers, yarns and textiles