Is P.Eng essential to find an Engineering job in Canada?
The short answer is NO. However, it does depend on the roles and responsibilities of a specific job and industry. Its been observed that P.Eng is not a requirement/merrit in the software/IT industry. However, a P.Eng helps in the civil, electrical and mechanical Engineering fields. Usually the job description clearly states whether a P.Eng is required for a particular position. If you are applying for the job of a Chief Engineer, you better have a P.Eng. However, if you are applying for the job of CEO, you probably don’t need a P.Eng. Q7) I am told by potential employers that they turned my application down because I don’t have a P.Eng. At the same time, one of the eligibility conditions for P.Eng is the successful completion of one-year engineering experience in Canada under the supervision of another Professional Engineer. How can I apply for my P.Eng unless somebody gives me a job in the first place? This is where you have to enhance your potential employer’s confidence in your skil
