Electrical and electronics engineers in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical and electronics engineers (NOC 21310) 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.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about electrical and electronics engineers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 3,770 people work in this occupation.
• Electrical and electronics engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 49%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 15%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%