Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) in Edmonton

The employment outlook will be Limited for computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (NOC 21311) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

• Demand for this occupation is driven by rapid technological advancement, the expansion of digital services, and the increasing complexity of software and systems.
• Key trends for this occupation are in artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), virtual and augmented reality, blockchain, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.
• Most employment opportunities will be in Calgary or Edmonton.
• The Edmonton region offers a variety of opportunities to acquire the education and skills necessary for this occupation. 
• Employment opportunities for workers are good in the near-term, as the region’s tech sector continues to attract significant venture capital investments. 

Here are some key facts about computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 640 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 42%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 24%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 5%