• 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
• Negotiate and agree on project budgets, timescales, and specifications with clients
• Plan and supervise the construction of vessels
• Produce detailed designs of ships, boats and other maritime vessels using drawings and specialist computer software
• Develop and utilize test procedures including computer modeling and scale models
• Interpret and analyze data and test results
• Source and purchase components, equipment and materials
• Lead teams from a variety of specialties to oversee building and testing prototypes
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Tool engineer
• Project mechanical engineer
• Marine mechanical engineer
• Mechanical design engineer
• Mechanical engineer
• Mechanical hydraulic engineer
• Mechanical maintenance engineer
• Diesel engineer - design and research
ASSOCIATED TITLES
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited school of architecture or completion of the syllabus of studies from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is required.
• A master's degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline would be an asset.
• Completion of a three-year internship under the supervision of a registered architect is required.
• Completion of the architect registration examination is required.
QUALIFICATIONS
The "best fit" category(ies) in the National Occupational Classification will depend on education, duties, and responsibilities. These categories are suggested to help job seekers and employers get started.
SUGGESTED NOC CATEGORIES:
CAT 2, TEER 1 (21200)
SUGGESTED NOC CATEGORY LINK:
NOC CATEGORIES
Various immigration pathways are available to international job seekers and Canadian employers seeking international talent. For more information, contact us or visit Nova Scotia's immigration website.
Abbreviations used in this section:
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AIP = Atlantic Immigration Program
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FSW = Federal Skilled Worker
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NSNP = Nova Scotia Nominee Program
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On Demand = Occupations must be identified by the provincial or federal government as being in demand (insufficient qualified workers in Canada)
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PNP = Provincial Nominee Program (another name for NSNP)
IMMIGRATION PATHWAYS:
FSW, AIP, PNP (On-demand), On-demand federal
IMMIGRATION PATHWAYS
Dusty, hot, confined spaces, working outdoors
WORKING CONDITIONS