The Job Talk Podcast - Episode 002

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Short-Form Version Here:    • Mechanical Engineering Talk with Coli...  

Colin Brook - P.Eng, is President of WIKA Instruments Ltd. and is a graduate of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta. He is a huge proponent of reflection and takes pride in setting a vision, setting goals and achieving powerful results.

Description:
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. They 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 Forecast:
This occupational group is expected to face labor shortage conditions over the period of 2019-2028 at the national level.

Employment Requirements:
University - Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. 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.

Salary:
$42.00/hour
Range: $62,588 - $98,252

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