WHAT IS AN ENGINEER?
An Engineer is someone who:
Some famous Engineers
Electrical Engineer
(1963 to ??)
JULIE PAYETTE
NEIL ARMSTRONG
THOMAS EDISON
Electrical Engineer
(1847 to 1519)
Aeronautical Engineer
(1930 to 2012)
WHAT DOES AN ENGINEER DO?
ENGINEERS:
• Apply what they learned in school
• Make ideas reality
• Keep in mind safety, time, cost, and the
environment
• Discover new things
• Solve puzzles and problems
• Make a world of difference
FAMOUS ENGINEERING FEATS
• Project Management
• Involvement in any and all stages of a project (research,
idea, design, purchasing, building, start-up, operation,
maintenance, shutdown)
• Decision making
• Managing and leading teams
• Communication
WHERE DOES AN ENGINEER WORK?
WHERE DOES AN ENGINEER WORK?
WHAT TYPES OF ENGINEERS ARE THERE?
Aeronautical
Aerospace
Agricultural
Automotive
Bioresource
Biosystems
Building
Biomedical
Chemical
Civil
Communications
Computer
Computer Systems
Electrical
Electronic Systems
Engineering Chemistry
Engineering Physics
Engineering Science
Environmental
Forest
Geological
Geomatics
Industrial
Industrial Systems
Integrated
Manufacturing
Materials
Mechanical
Mechanical Systems
Mechatronics
Minerals
Mining
Nanotechnology
Ocean And Naval Architectural
Oil And Gas
Petroleum
Petroleum Systems
Software
Software Systems
Space
Systems Design
Water Resources
For updated information visit the Engineers Canada website
EXAMPLES OF DIFFERENT ENGINEERS
Building
Engineer
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Computer
Engineer
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Engineering
Systems
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Forest
Engineer
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Manufacturing
Engineer
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Nuclear
Engineer
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Petroleum Systems
Engineer
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Drawing
Writing
Camping
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Doing puzzles
Traveling
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Music Creation
Robots
Cosmetics
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Animals
Buildings
Plants
Cars
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Explosives
Digging
Volcanoes
Electricity
Food
WHAT MAKES AN ENGINEER?
ENGINEERS have a few things in common
• #1 concern is PUBLIC SAFETY
• They are PROFESSIONAL
• They KNOW RIGHT FROM WRONG
WHAT IS A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER?
EXAMPLES:
Michael Jordon is a professional
athlete.
The carpenter did a professional
job.
A Professional Engineer has
proven that they have the
KNOWLEDGE, the TECHNICAL
EXPERIENCE, and the
ETHICAL abilities to be an
engineer.
IRON RING
Worn by Professional Engineers
on the little finger of the working
hand.
• Symbolizes the pride in the
Engineering Profession
• Reminds engineers of their humility
and obligations to the public
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The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer dates back to 1922.
The Engineering Associations decide who
are Professional Engineers
WHY BECOME AN ENGINEER?
Junior High
•Maintain your grades
•Explore and learn about
math and science
•Figure out what you like
to do
Senior High
University
•Maintain your grades
•Complete English 30,
pure Math 30, Math 31,
Physics 30 and
Chemistry 30 (or
equivalents from other
provinces
•Find the University that
teaches the engineering
type you like
•Apply to University
•Apply for Scholarships
•Work hard, play hard!
ENGINEERS MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE