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WHAT IS AN ENGINEER?

An Engineer is someone who:

Some famous Engineers

THOMAS EDISON NEIL ARMSTRONG

JULIE PAYETTE

Electrical Engineer (1847 to 1919)

Aeronautical Engineer (1930 to 2012)

Electrical Engineer (1963 -

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?

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


Computer

Engineer


Engineering

Systems


Forest

Engineer


Manufacturing

Engineer


Nuclear

Engineer


Petroleum Systems

Engineer

• Music

• Sports

• Video games

• Computers

• Drawing

• Writing

• Camping

• Pet care

• Gardening

• Doing puzzles

• Traveling

• Reading

• Movies

• Music Creation

• Robots

• Cosmetics

• Airplanes

• Space

• Animals

• Buildings

• Plants

• Cars

• 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

THE CORPORATION OF THE

SEVEN WARDENS INC. 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 Senior High University

•Maintain your grades •Explore and learn about

math and science •Figure out what you like

to do

•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

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