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ENGINEERSAND GEOSCIENTISTSARE PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH
• IDEAS• TECHNOLOGY• INFORMATION • AND PEOPLE
THEY
AND DEVELOP NEW PROCESSES ANDTECHNOLOGIES.
THEIR WORK PROVIDES THEMWITH A HIGH LEVEL OF
RESPONSIBILITY, VARIETY AND
CREATIVITY.
WHAT SKILLSDO YOU NEED TO BE ANENGINEER OR A
GEOSCIENTIST?
Do you like science and math? Do you find yourself often asking “why”? Do you find yourself thinking that there must be a better way to do something? Science and math are an essential part of engineering and geoscience. Chances are, if you enjoy science and math, you would enjoy working in one of these fields. However, engineers and geoscientists work with more than just numbers, equations, rocks and minerals. They are problem solvers, visionaries and outside-the-box thinkers. If you are curious and creative you will excel as an engineer or geoscientist. If you work in the field of earth sciences or engineering you will likely find yourself working on project teams filled with smart and inspiring people. You will be surrounded by experts from many different fields and people from many different backgrounds. As part of a project team, good communication skills are an important tool.
For engineers, problem solving is both challenging and rewarding.
Collaboration with other professionals will lead to innovative ideas and solutions.
Engineers make a difference. They use their imaginations, creativity and expertise to solve
problems and improve the world we live in. They work to prevent pollution, develop new medicines
and create advanced technologies. Engineers work with other professionals like entrepreneurs,
designers, architects and doctors to make the world better and help people live healthier
and safer lives.
Geoscientists are earth scientists. Nearly everything we do each day is connected in
someway to the earth. Geoscientists help us to understand our planet and manage the
resources that it provides us. They work to find and develop resources like petroleum, natural
gas and minerals. They investigate natural earth processes and phenomena like earthquakes,
tsunamis and volcanoes. They study fossils, explore space and investigate the ocean floor.
Geoscientists work to understand how the earthaffects us and how we affect the earth.
WHAT DOENGINEERS AND
GEOSCIENTISTSDO?Connect with the earth and help
to unravel its many mysteries.
Design and develop exciting new technologies that will change the world.
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The work of engineers and geoscientists is both challenging and rewarding. There are countless innovative and exciting opportunities across Canada and around the world for professionals in these fields. Men and women who are bright, knowledgeable and creative are needed for these jobs.
What engineers and geoscientists design, build and find impacts our daily lives. Technology is advancing at a rapid rate. Highly skilled, qualified professionals are needed to meet these advances now and make our world a better place to live in.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
As engineers and geoscientists gain experience, they become more valuable to employers. Their compensation rises with experience and the value of their contribution.
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SCHOLARSHIPSAND AWARDS
EDUCATION,
EDUCATION
A degree in engineering, geology or geophysics normally requires four years of
university education. A five-year degree, which includes the equivalent of one year
of paid, supervised work experience, is also available at some universities.
(i.e., co-op program or internship program)
You require an advanced high school diploma (Chemistry 30, Physics 30, English 30, Pure Math 30 and Math 31, or their equivalents)
for entrance to most universities.
Entrance requirements vary slightly between universities, so you should contact the
appropriate university department for information on student quotas and
average required marks.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Scholarship information is available on university websites or you can contact the university registrar’s office directly. You may be able to obtain scholarship and awards information from your school office.
With hard work and determination there will be many opportunities
for advancement.
Do you want to fight illness, cleanup pollution, design cool gadgets, make video games or find solutions to problems? Do you dream of spending your days outside? Perhaps you see yourself working in an office or boardroom? A degree in engineering, geology or geophysics can provide you with endless career possibilities. With this diverse range of careers comes an equally diverse range of work environments. You could work anywhere from an office to outer space. You could hone your craft in a lab or on a construction site. You could find yourself working on a drilling platform in the middle of the ocean or building a bridge on another continent. As an engineer or geoscientist, the future is yours to design.
WORKATMOSPHERE
It isn’t necessary for you to decide right away which area you would like to specialize in. In most cases, you have until the second year of university to consider the alternatives. Investigate jobs available to graduates of engineering and geosciences.
WHAT TYPE OFENGINEERING OR GEOSCIENCE IS FOR YOU?
Work on exciting projects like the design and development of the Canadarm.
Make a difference around the world by developing systems to provide clean water to millions of people.
Work anywhere. On land or at sea, engineers and geoscientists have a world of opportunities.
Do you love concerts and music? Have you
wondered why a song can sound so different
depending on where you are listening
to it? Acoustics engineering is a blend
of art and science. These engineers work
to understand how sound is affected by
materials and surroundings.
ACOUSTICS ENGINEERING
ENGINEERINGCHEMICAL
Have you ever wondered who invented the disposable diaper?
What about Gore-Tex or synthetic rubber? Chemical engineers are
responsible for the invention of everything from the fertilizers used to grow
food to technical fabrics for use by elite athletes. They apply the principles
of chemistry to solve problems, converting raw materials into finished
products. Chemical engineers work in countless industries where their
impact is tremendous. They can be found everywhere from
pharmaceutical companies working to develop the latest medication for
cancer patients to cosmetic companies working to develop the next trend
in eye shadow. A chemical engineer’s impact is varied and widespread.
“Scientists investigate that which already is; Engineers create that which has never been.’’ -Albert Einstein
ENGINEERINGCHEMICAL
Are you interested in planning, design and construction?
Civil engineers design and build many of the things
we take for granted every day, like highways, transit
systems, bridges and tunnels. But did you know that
civil engineers are also responsible for some of the fun
things in life? Civil engineers have designed, planned
and built everything from cruise ships and skateboard
parks to rotating high rises and roller coasters. Civil
engineers have worked on the most spectacular and
high-profile structures around the world. For example,
civil engineers were part of the team that designed and
built the London Eye, a giant ferris wheel that can
hold up to 800 people per revolution and is
135 metres in height.
CIVILENGINEERING
CHave you ever considered life without
computers? Without the internet?
Without Facebook? Our daily lives would
be significantly different without the
contributions from computer engineers.
They have developed systems for air
traffic control, programs for animation
and special effects in the music and
film industries, and social networking
applications like Facebook and Twitter.
Computer engineers are on the
cutting edge of technology, creatively
solving problems in nearly every facet of
our daily lives.
COMPUTERENGINEERING
ELECTRICALENGINEERING
ENGINEERINGAre you interested in a career that could
take off like a rocket? Electrical engineering
provides a universe of possibilities. In fact,
electrical engineers work within
teams that send rockets into space. It is
electrical engineers that develop and test
the electrical systems for many amazing and
out-of-this-world inventions. The famous
Canadarm, a mechanical arm used on the
space shuttle, was developed in part by
electrical engineers. But their work is not
limited to rockets and space ships. They also
develop components for some of the most
critical things in our lives like life support
systems in hospitals, airbags in vehicles and
communication systems. These creative and
innovative engineers also work within the
teams that design and develop fun things
like MP3 players, rides at amusement parks
and digital cameras.
ENVIRONMENTALENGINEERING
Are you passionate about all things eco and
green? Do you want to make a difference in the
lives of future generations? Perhaps environmental
engineering is for you. Environmental
engineers apply the principles of science and
engineering to improve the environment.
They develop and design water management
systems; find new and efficient methods of
recycling; use environmental science to protect
wildlife and preserve our natural environments.
Environmental engineers work across disciplines
to solve problems. They can work on very specific
problems like municipal waste management
systems or on larger scale issues like global
warming. Environmental engineers are influential
team members who work to find ways to reduce air
pollution, prevent the melting of the polar ice cap
and ultimately save the polar bears.
ENVIRONMENTALENGINEERING
“The engineer has been, and is, a maker of history.” -James Kip (Engineer)
ENGINEERING
Do you have the right stuff? As a materials
engineer your job could be to create
the right stuff. Materials engineers
create or identify the best materials for
a specific job. For example, you might
create a shock absorbent material for
the latest running shoe, or identify the
right kind of steel beam to be used in the
construction of a bridge.
Material engineers work within teams to
develop primary materials, to process
materials, and to manufacture final
products. These talented engineers have
even developed biomaterials that help
heal diseased and damaged human
body parts, contributing to the health and
quality of life for many people.ENGINEERING
Are you fascinated with anything
that has moving parts? Would you
like to help design motorcycles or
railways? Remote control cars
or giant cranes?
MECHANICALAs a mechanical engineer,
you might develop a child’s toy or
a life-saving medical device like a
pacemaker, or you might even study
the biomechanics of the human body.
Mechanical engineers rely on their
creativity, ingenuity and problem
solving skills. Thinking outside of
the box to design a more
fuel efficient car or
MECHANICALimproving athletic performance is
part of a mechanical engineer’s
repertoire.
ENGINEERING
PETROLEUMENGINEERING
Oil and gas is one of Alberta’s largest
industries. Petroleum engineers design and
operate the complex drilling and production
operations that maximize the recovery of oil
and gas from thousands of feet beneath the
earth’s surface. Their impact does not stop
at the gas we put in our car. Petroleum
engineers work with resources that are
essential in the production of everything
from prosthetic limbs to telephones. In fact,
for every 42-gallon barrel of oil, less than
half ends up as gasoline. The rest, called
petroleum by-products (petrochemical
feedstocks), are used as building blocks to
create things like nail polish, life jackets,
shaving cream, balloons and roller skates.
Petroleum engineers are leaders in the quest
of cost savings when using Alberta’s vast
heavy oil resources.
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FAMOUS ENGINEERING FEATS!
1. The Canadarm (1974 – 1981) Canada’s most famous robotic and technological achievement; it has the ability to capture a free-floating payload in a zero-gravity environment. Space, Milky Way
3. Confederation Bridge (1993 – 1997) spans the Abegweit Passage of NorthumberlandStrait, linking Prince Edward Island with mainland New Brunswick, Canada. PEI, Canada
2. Hoover Dam (and Three Gorges Dam) (October 30th, 2008) is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River. Black Canyon of the Colorado Canyon
7. The St Lawrence Seaway(1954 – 1959) is a series of locks, canals, and channels that permits ocean-going vessels to travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes of Canada. Ontario, Canada
Leonardo Davinci (1452 ñ 1519)ENGINEER
Thomas Edison (1847 ñ 1519)
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Julie PayetteBorn 1963CANADIAN ENGINEER AND A CANADIAN SPACE AGENCY ASTRONAUT
Roberta BondarBorn 1945
CANADAíS FIRST FEMALE ASTRONAUT
FAMOUS ENGINEERS
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FAMOUS ENGINEERING FEATS!6. Large Hadron Collider (2009) is the world’s largest and highest-energy particle accelerator. Franco-Swiss border near Geneva, Switzerland
4. Burj Dabai (Dubai Tower) (2004 – 2010) is currently the tallest structure in the world!Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5. Natural Gas Pipeline (2008) Canada’s crude oil and natural gas pipeline network extends 700,000 kilometers throughout Canada and is composed of pipelines and associated facilities. Canada
9. Trans Canada Airline(1937 – present) was created when no large national airline existed and provided trans-Atlantic military passenger and postal delivery services. The record crossing was completed non-stop in 12:26 hours. In 1964, the name was changed to Air Canada. Earth
8. Netherlands Delta Works(1950 – 2010) the Delta Works is one of the most impressive structures in the world with its hydraulic system that improves water balance which protects Netherlands from storms and high sea levels. Netherlands
FAMOUS ENGINEERS
10. Millau Viaduct (2001 – 2004) is a cable-stayed road-bridge that spans the valley of the river Tarn near Millau in southern France. Millau-Creissels, France
Are you curious about the processes that shape the
earth, from the tops of mountains to the depths of
oceans? Do you love all things that sparkle and
shine? Would you like to be part of a team that
discovers a deposit of diamonds? Geologists
are like detectives who investigate what happened
thousands, millions or even billions of years ago.
Geologists are constantly asking questions about the
world around us and trying to find the best method
for explaining what they see.
GEOLOGY
They work to find new mineral sources, explore the movement of the
earth’s crust, and help predict natural disasters like earthquakes, volcanic
eruptions and tidal waves. Geologists were integral to the discovery of
diamond deposits in Canada. There are currently four working diamond
mines in Canada and geologists are leading the charge in a quest to
find more possible deposits in the Great White North. If you love to
work outside and apply science to solve problems, perhaps you should
consider a career in geology.
GEOLOGY:the scientific study of the origin, history, structure and composition of the earth.
Would you like to work with explosives, computers, maps,
and radar devices? These are a few of the tools that
geophysicists use in order to do their job. Geophysicists
apply what they know about the earth and atmosphere to
solve problems. They study everything from earthquakes and
volcanoes to environmental hazards, mineral deposits and
geothermal energy sources. Geophysicists use sophisticated
equipment to design and perform experiments and
understand the laws of nature. Some geophysicists spend
most of their time outdoors or in the field. Others work in the
lab using computers for modeling and calculations.
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WANT MOREINFORMATION?
Talk about it. Your school counsellors or teachers can help.
Discuss your career plans with your parents.
Attend school career event.
Talk to professional engineers or geoscientists about what they do.
Investigate. Examine university calendars. Attend university open houses. Contact the registrar or faculty you’re interested in to discuss prerequisites and courses required to complete a degree.
Check it out. Visit your school or public library to learn more about these professions. Visit university and other related websites. Visit the APEGA Outreach website at www.apega.ca
Contact APEGA at one of the offices listed on this page. Request other career publications. Ask a member of the Outreach Program to talk to you or other students at your school about careers in engineering and geoscience.
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.apega.ca
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