Job prospects Mechanical Engineer in New Brunswick

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Job opportunities in New Brunswick

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29^th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Prospects over the next 3 years

The employment outlook will be moderate for Mechanical engineers (NOC 21301) in New Brunswick for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Most Mechanical engineers are employed with engineering firms, providing engineering, design and consulting services. Some are also employed in manufacturing and by other industrial operators. Candidates must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick, in order to practice as a Mechanical engineer. However, employers will often hire graduates of mechanical engineering, or related engineering programs, who are working towards accreditation.
• Governments focusing on renewable energy and sustainability has started to shift this occupation towards nuclear, wind, and solar energy skills. Increased automation and robotics has also impacted the responsibilities of mechanical engineers.
• Digital literacy is an asset and knowledge of certain software packages and processes may improve an individual’s chances at obtaining employment, depending on the type of work. Valuable skills for mechanical engineers include computer-aided design (CAD), image editing, mapping, data visualization and database management. Some employers require certifications in order to demonstrate proficiency in certain areas. AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS are two of the most commonly required certifications among employers.

Here are some key facts about Mechanical engineers in New Brunswick:

• Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
• Mechanical engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 33%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 17%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 11%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 5%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
• 83% of mechanical engineers work all year, while 17% 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 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
• Less than 5% of mechanical engineers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
• The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  • Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
  • Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
• The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
  • high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 30% for all occupations
  • 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: 6% compared to 23% for all occupations
  • bachelor's degree: 69% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 17% compared to 7% for all occupations

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Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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