Agricultural engineers design agricultural machinery and systems. Engineering physicists and engineering scientists conduct research and develop new processes and equipment to expand basic knowledge in engineering. Biomedical engineers design and develop medical instruments and equipment. Naval architectural engineers design and develop ships and floating structures. These engineers must have a university degree in their field of engineering.
Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree.
Over the next five years, this outlook is not expected to change, as the number of job openings is expected to be matched by the number of qualified job seekers. The rapid pace of technological change in engineering means that these professionals must be committed to continually upgrading their skills. Labour market conditions are likely to vary significantly among the various occupations in this group. Conditions in computer engineering and biomedical engineering are likely to remain very favourable. Most of the increase in employment requirements through 2004 for these occupations is expected to occur in the business services, electrical and electronic products and professional services industries.