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Engineering technicians may work in any engineering field and apply engineering skills to specific projects. They have less training than a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.). Engineering technicians might:
- review and interpret engineering plans, shop drawings, and construction specifications;
- review budgets and prepare reports;
- oversee construction sites, recording and documenting the site conditions;
- help with the permitting process, control systems, and research;
- use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to prepare drawings of projects and designs.
| Education: |
High school diploma with specialized classes in engineering and engineering technology |
| Certificates, licenses: |
No |
| Desirable traits and skills: |
Strong in science and math; analytical; well organized; attention to detail; able to interpret complex information |
| For more information: |
Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists 10 Four Seasons Place, Suite 404 Etobicoke, ON Canada MAB 6H7 http://www.oacett.org
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