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NOC 21301 · TEER 1

Mechanical Engineer and Express Entry: NOC 21301 (TEER 1)

Mechanical engineersVerified against official sources on 2026-10-01
21301
NOC 2021 code
1
TEER
$45.67
Median hourly wage, Canada (Job Bank)
1
2026 EE categories

Mechanical engineers research, design and develop machinery and mechanical systems, such as heating and cooling, power generation and manufacturing equipment. They also oversee installation, operation and maintenance of those systems.

Express Entry fit

FSWPossible

TEER 0–3 work counts toward FSW.

CECPossible

One year of this work in Canada can qualify for CEC.

FSTNo

Not in an FST trade group.

Category-based rounds this occupation is listed for

CategoryLatest roundCRSInvitations
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations#293 · Apr 11, 20244914,500

What the work involves

Main duties

  • Research the feasibility, design and performance of mechanical components and systems
  • Plan projects and prepare cost estimates, reports and design specifications
  • Design machines, power plants, tools and fixtures
  • Analyze vibration and dynamics of mechanical systems
  • Supervise installation and commissioning of mechanical systems on site
  • Investigate failures and set maintenance standards and schedules

Example job titles

  • Acoustics engineer
  • Automotive engineer
  • Design engineer - mechanical
  • Energy conservation engineer
  • Fluid mechanics engineer
  • Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) engineer
  • Mechanical engineer
  • Mechanical maintenance engineer

Employment requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or a related engineering discipline
  • Licensing as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association is needed to approve engineering drawings and practise as a P.Eng.
  • Registration normally follows an accredited degree, three or four years of supervised experience and a professional practice exam
Engineering practice is licensed by provincial and territorial engineering associations (P.Eng.) (per NOC profile).

Provincial streams that target this occupation

  1. Alberta · Alberta Express Entry Stream - Accelerated Tech PathwayThis code is on the pathway's eligible-occupation list (PDF dated 2022-11-16). Needs an Express Entry profile and a job offer from an Alberta tech-industry employer. ↗ alberta.ca

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