Job prospects Electrical Research Engineer in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

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We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Electrical and electronics engineers in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Electrical and electronics engineers (NOC 21310) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Electrical and electronics engineers are employed in engineering firms, for public utilities and a variety of other businesses.
• Candidates must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick, in order to practice as a Civil engineer. However, employers will often hire university graduates who are working towards accreditation.
• Technological advancements are increasingly broadening the scope of knowledge required by electrical and electronics engineers. Some examples include renewable energy, 5G technology and electronic vehicle (EV) infrastructure.
• Digital literacy is an asset and knowledge of certain software packages and processes may improve job prospects, depending on the type of work. Valuable skills for electrical engineers include technical writing, computer-aided design (CAD), research and development, project planning, mapping, data visualization and database management. Some employers will require certifications in order to demonstrate proficiency in certain areas.

Here are some key facts about Electrical and electronics engineers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electrical and electronics engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 35%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 22%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
  • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 7%

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