Mechanical engineers in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Moderate for mechanical engineers (NOC 21301) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about mechanical engineers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 4,330 people work in this occupation.
• Mechanical engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 50%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 8%