Careers in Engineering/Applied Science Technology

Engineering and applied science technologists and technicians work in the engineering field with engineers, tradespeople and scientists.

To prepare for their careers, they graduate from a two- or three-year college diploma program for engineering technicians or technologists. These programs focus on hands-on engineering technology skills compared to the more theoretical education in a university engineering program. Some graduate from a technical institute or university. Many colleges now offer applied degree programs in technology fields and these graduates get a combination of theoretical and hands-on education.

Graduates of engineering and applied science technology and technician programs work in these disciplines of engineering:

• civil
• building
• geomatics 
• chemical  
• bio-science 
• electrical 
• electronics
• computer 
• mechanical 
• industrial 
• resources 
• mining 
• geological 
• environmental 
• forestry

Some careers that engineering/applied science technicians and technologists choose are:

• project management
• maintenance-engineering supervision
• quality analysis, testing and inspection
• design engineering
• research
• manufacturing
• high-tech electronics

Most positions are with the private sector, government and utilities.  Engineering technicians and technologists also work as private consultants and in education.