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NOC 20010: Engineering managers
NOC 20010 is a TEER 0 occupation. It counts as skilled work for Express Entry under FSW and CEC. It is not on any 2026 category list, so candidates compete in general and program rounds.
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Engineering managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of an engineering department, service or firm. They are employed by a wide range of private sector and government establishments and by consulting engineering and scientific research companies.
Job titles filed under this code
Official example titles
- director of engineering research and development
- electrical engineering manager
- engineering department manager
- engineering manager
- production engineering manager
- telecommunications engineering service manager
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Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of an engineering department, service or firm
- Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department, service, laboratory or firm
- Consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals and present engineering reports and findings
- Assign, coordinate and review the technical work of the department or project teams
- Recruit personnel and oversee development and maintenance of staff competence in required areas
- May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects or in the engineering work of the department.
What this code means for Express Entry
TEER 0–3 work counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
One year of this work in Canada can qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.
Not in a Federal Skilled Trades group.
CRS points from November 3, 2026
NOC 20010 is on IRCC's high-wage occupations list at the 2x level. From November 3, 2026, at least 12 months (1,560 hours) of Canadian work in it adds 70 points to your Canadian work experience points in the CRS, and a valid job offer in it is worth 100 points; the higher of the two counts. No LMIA is needed.
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Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree in engineering is usually required.
- Extensive experience in an engineering discipline, including supervisory experience, is required.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is usually required.
Good to know
- Mobility to other technical managerial positions, or to research or senior management positions is possible with experience.