21310 – Electrical and electronics engineers
Lead statement
Electrical and electronics engineers design, plan, research, evaluate and test electrical and electronic equipment and systems.
Main duties
- Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of electrical generation and distribution networks, electrical machinery and components and electronic communications, instrumentation and control systems, equipment, and components
- Prepare material cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for electrical and electronic systems and equipment
- Design electrical and electronic circuits, components, systems and equipment
- Conduct micro or nanodevices simulations, characterization, process modeling and integration in the development of new electronic devices and products
- Supervise and inspect the installation, modification, testing and operation of electrical and electronic systems and equipment
- Develop maintenance and operating standards for electrical and electronic systems and equipment
- Investigate electrical or electronic failures
- Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for construction or maintenance
- Supervise technicians, technologists, programmers, analysts and other engineers.
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree in electrical or electronics engineering or in an appropriate related engineering discipline is required.
- A master's or doctoral degree in a related engineering discipline may be required.
- Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practise as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
- Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, and after three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination.
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is offered by the Canada Green Building Council and may be required by some employers.
Example job titles
analogue amplifier design engineer · antenna engineer · audio engineer - electricity and electronics · avionics engineer · chief engineer - electric power · chief electronics engineer · chief engineer - radio and television broadcasting · chief electrical engineer · circuit design engineer · control systems engineer · design and development engineer - electrical and electronic systems · electrical design engineer · radio and television broadcasting design engineer · digital circuit design engineer · displays and controls design engineer · electrical distribution engineer · electrical distribution planning engineer · electrical and electronics research engineer · electrical engineer · electrical equipment engineer · electrical research engineer · electrical systems planning engineer · instrumentation engineer · electronics research engineer · electronics engineer · instrumentation and control engineer · line construction engineer · low voltage equipment engineer · meter engineer · metrology engineer · electrical network engineer · overhead electrical distribution engineer · electrical process control engineer · process instrumentation engineer · broadcasting professional engineer · electrical systems protection engineer · protective relay engineer · radar engineer · radio research engineer · roadway lighting design engineer
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $33.65 | $50.67 | $79.23 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $38.46 | $50.00 | $72.12 |
| Nova Scotia | $31.66 | $47.18 | $64.96 |
| New Brunswick | $31.73 | $50.00 | $73.08 |
| Quebec | $35.00 | $53.85 | $78.21 |
| Ontario | $33.65 | $50.00 | $82.42 |
| Manitoba | $29.00 | $48.00 | $67.31 |
| Saskatchewan | $35.10 | $56.00 | $75.48 |
| Alberta | $35.00 | $50.00 | $76.92 |
| British Columbia | $31.25 | $48.08 | $72.12 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.