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

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Mechanical engineers in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Mechanical engineers (NOC 21301) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Most Mechanical engineers are employed with engineering firms, providing engineering, design and consulting services. Some are also employed in manufacturing and by other industrial operators. 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 Mechanical engineer. However, employers will often hire graduates of mechanical engineering, or related engineering programs, who are working towards accreditation.
• Increased attention on renewables and cleaner energy sources has created new opportunities for mechanical engineers, generating greater demand for expertise relating to wind tidal and other emerging technologies. This is also the case with increasing adoption of automation and robotics technologies.
• Digital literacy is an asset and knowledge of certain software packages and processes may improve an individual's chances at obtaining employment, depending on the type of work. Valuable skills for mechanical engineers include computer-aided design (CAD), image editing, mapping, data visualization and database management. Some employers require certifications in order to demonstrate proficiency in certain areas. AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS are two of the most commonly required certifications among employers.

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

• Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Mechanical engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 37%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 23%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 7%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 7%

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