Managers in Engineering, Architecture and Information Systems - What They Do

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.

Job 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, co-ordinate 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.

Job titles

director, engineering research and development
electrical engineering service manager
engineering department manager
engineering manager
production engineering manager
manager, telecommunications engineering service

Employment Requirements

This is what you typically need for the job:

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.

Essential Skills

Management