2132 Mechanical engineers
Mechanical engineers research, design and develop machinery and systems for heating, ventilating and air conditioning, power generation, transportation, processing and manufacturing. They also perform duties related to the evaluation, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical systems. Mechanical engineers are employed by consulting firms, by power-generating utilities and in a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries, or they may be self-employed.
Job titles or Designations:
acoustical engineer
acoustics and vibration engineer
acoustics engineer
automotive engineer
building systems engineer
chief mechanical engineer
consulting mechanical engineer
cryogenics engineer
design engineer – mechanical
design engineer, oil well equipment
diesel engineer – design and research
energy conservation engineer
engineer, mechanical design
engineer, nuclear operations
engineer, power generation
fluid mechanics engineer
gas utilization mechanical engineer
heating specialist engineer
heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) engineer
HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) engineer
internal combustion engineer
lubrication engineer
marine mechanical engineer
mechanical design engineer
mechanical engineer
mechanical engineer, gas utilization
mechanical engineer, marine
mechanical engineer, projects
mechanical hydraulic engineer
mechanical maintenance engineer
mechanical power engineer
mechatronic engineer
micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) research engineer
mould design engineer
nuclear design engineer
nuclear engineer
nuclear operations engineer
oil well equipment design engineer
pattern engineer
piping engineer
power generation engineer
power plant engineer
project mechanical engineer
refrigeration engineer
robotics engineer
thermal design engineer
thermal power engineer
tool engineer
tribologist
Main duties:
Mechanical engineers perform some or all of the following duties:
Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanisms, components and systems
Plan and manage projects, and prepare material, cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for machinery and systems
Design power plants, machines, components, tools, fixtures and equipment
Analyze dynamics and vibrations of mechanical systems and structures
Supervise and inspect the installation, modification and commissioning of mechanical systems at construction sites or in industrial facilities
Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs and provide guidance to industrial maintenance crews
Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems
Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for industrial construction or maintenance
Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates.
Employment requirements:
A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or in a related engineering discipline is required.
A master's degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.
Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practise as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, and after three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination.