NOC 2021 · 20010 · TEER 0
NOC 20010: Engineering managers
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
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.
TEER
TEER 0
Management occupations
Median wage (Canada)
$71.79 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 1
+70 CRS for Canadian work, or 100 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 20010 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: not eligibleNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 20010 is in tier 1 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +70 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 100 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
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NOC 20010 is not on any of IRCC's 2026 occupation categories. You can still be invited through general, program-specific or French-language draws.
IRCC category listsDuties
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.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- director of engineering research and development
- electrical engineering manager
- engineering department manager
- engineering manager
- production engineering manager
- telecommunications engineering service manager
All 30 job titles in NOC 20010
- aerospace engineering manager
- automation engineering manager
- civil engineering manager
- computer hardware engineering manager
- director of engineering
- director of engineering - manufacturing
- director of engineering research and development
- director of mechanical engineering
- director of quality assurance engineering
- director of quality control engineering
- director of safety engineering
- electrical engineering manager
- engineering and maintenance manager
- engineering delivery chief
- engineering department manager
- engineering manager
- engineering manager - manufacturing
- engineering superintendent
- geotechnical engineering manager
- industrial engineering manager
- marine engineering manager
- mechanical engineering manager
- mining engineering manager
- production engineering manager
- quality assurance engineering manager
- quality control engineering manager
- structural engineering manager
- telecommunications engineering service manager
- test engineering manager - engineering
- traffic engineering service manager - telecommunications
Requirements
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree in engineering is usually required.
- Extensive experience in an engineering discipline, including supervisory experience, is required.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is usually required.
Additional information
- Mobility to other technical managerial positions, or to research or senior management positions is possible with experience.
Wages
Wages for NOC 20010 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $44.42 | $71.79 | $106.25 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $40.38 | $62.00 | $102.56 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $41.28 | $63.23 | $95.83 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| New Brunswick | $26.00 | $62.50 | $96.15 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $43.29 | $66.15 | $98.22 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Ontario | $46.00 | $72.12 | $102.56 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $31.25 | $52.88 | $76.15 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $48.46 | $65.34 | $90.87 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $56.00 | $82.00 | $120.19 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $44.00 | $67.31 | $110.58 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank rates the 3-year outlook as good or very good in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan.
Very goodNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Very good for engineering managers (NOC 20010) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about engineering managers in New Brunswick:
Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Engineering managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 32%
Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 9%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 8%
84% of engineering managers work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
9% of engineering managers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 80% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 20% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 52% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 22% compared to 7% for all occupations
GoodNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Good for engineering managers (NOC 20010) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
In addition to other formal education, employers tend to recruit individuals with several years of experience working in a particular engineering specialization, and with project management and budgeting skills.
Here are some key facts about engineering managers in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Engineering managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 39%
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 13%
Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 8%
Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 7%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%
79% of engineering managers work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
12% of engineering managers are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 75% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 25% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 51% compared to 14% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 24% compared to 7% for all occupations
GoodPrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Good for engineering managers (NOC 20010) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about engineering managers in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Engineering managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 83%
Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 323-324, 326-327, 331, 334-335, 337, 339): 17%
75% of engineering managers work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
25% of engineering managers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 25% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 33% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 33% compared to 8% for all occupations
GoodNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for engineering managers (NOC 20010) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about engineering managers in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
Engineering managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 19%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%
Ship and Boat Building (NAICS 3366): 10%
Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 6%
86% of engineering managers work all year, while 14% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
6% of engineering managers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 81% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 19% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 54% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 25% compared to 10% for all occupations
GoodSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for engineering managers (NOC 20010) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about engineering managers in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
Engineering managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 43%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 11%
Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 7%
Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 95% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
90% of engineering managers work all year, while 10% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
8% of engineering managers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 86% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 14% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 66% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 21% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateQuebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for engineering managers (NOC 20010) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about engineering managers in Quebec:
Approximately 5,950 people work in this occupation.
Engineering managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 27%
Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 11%
Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 6%
85% of engineering managers work all year, while 15% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of engineering managers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 80% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 20% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 50% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 33% compared to 11% for all occupations
ModerateOntario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for engineering managers (NOC 20010) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
A variety of industries, but the leading share employed in professional, scientific and technical services industry, largely architectural, engineering and related services
Manufacturing, especially in transportation equipment production
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
This occupation includes different specializations, therefore the level of job opportunities and sources of employment will vary:
Significant public sector infrastructure investments in highways, bridges and in transit systems should benefit civil engineering managers
Shift towards more advanced processes in manufacturing are expected to support employment for engineering managers that specialize in mechanical or electrical engineering
Need for consultancy services to support clients in the mining sector
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
In addition to other formal education, employers tend to recruit individuals with several years of experience working in a particular engineering specialization, and with project management and budgeting skills
Generally, engineering is a regulated occupation in Ontario. Individuals must be licensed by Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) to practise ‘professional engineering’ in the province
Knowledge of the design software AutoCAD is a common requirement.
Here are some key facts about engineering managers in Ontario:
Approximately 15,550 people work in this occupation.
Engineering managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 28%
Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 9%
Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 6%
86% of engineering managers work all year, while 14% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
7% of engineering managers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 82% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 18% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 49% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 32% compared to 13% for all occupations
ModerateManitoba
The employment outlook will be Moderate for engineering managers (NOC 20010) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about engineering managers in Manitoba:
Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
Engineering managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 28%
Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 26%
Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 6%
92% of engineering managers work all year, while 8% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
6% of engineering managers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 81% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 19% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 51% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 21% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for engineering managers (NOC 20010) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about engineering managers in Alberta:
Approximately 5,850 people work in this occupation.
Engineering managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 43%
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 14%
Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
81% of engineering managers work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
10% of engineering managers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 82% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 18% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 56% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 25% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModerateBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for engineering managers (NOC 20010) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about engineering managers in British Columbia:
Approximately 4,700 people work in this occupation.
Engineering managers mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 33%
Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 9%
Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 7%
87% of engineering managers work all year, while 13% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
10% of engineering managers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 81% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 19% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 47% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 28% compared to 12% for all occupations
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
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Questions
NOC 20010: common questions
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Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 2Natural and applied sciences and related occupationsBroad Category
- 20Specialized middle management occupations in engineering, architecture, science and information systemsMajor Group
- 200Specialized middle management occupations in engineering, architecture, science and information systemsSub-major Group
- 2001Managers in engineering, architecture, science and information systemsMinor Group
- 20010Engineering managers
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
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