When you start in this occupation activities may include:

• Performing detailed calculations to establish manufacturing, construction or installation standards and specifications
• Defining and inspecting performance measures for control and instrumentation systems to ensure compliance for plant, pipeline and other system performance
• Preparing technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements
• Designing, implementing, maintaining and improving electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products and systems

As you advance in this career, you may take on additional tasks including:

• Supervising and inspecting the installation, modification, testing and operation of electrical and electronic systems and equipment
• Supervising technicians, technologists, programmers, analysts and other engineers

Education

• A post-secondary degree in electrical, electronic or instrumentation and controls engineering is typically required.

Certifications

• Standard and emergency first aid
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Fall protection
• Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)
• H2S Alive

Licensing 

• To obtain a license as a professional engineer (P.Eng) you must obtain a degree from an accredited engineering program, pass a professional practice exam and have three or four years of engineering experience, of which one year must be gained in Canada. You must also have Canadian citizenship or proof of permanent residency in Canada.
• Once licensed, engineers receive a seal to stamp their designs and drawings.
• Unlicensed engineers must work under the supervision of a P. Eng.

You are very precise. You are a planner. You pay attention to details and are hardwired to improve things. 

• Engineering and technology
• Design
• Numeracy
• Systems evaluation
• Computers and electronics
• Quality control analysis
• Troubleshooting
• Installation
• Operations analysis
• Judgment and decision making

• Manufacturing
• Mining and quarrying
• Utilities