Career

Engineering Managers

Engineering

Career stats

Weekly pay

$3,610

Prospects

Medium

Employed in Australia

34,700

Growth

Strong growth

Overview

Engineering Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the engineering and technical operations of organisations.

Job Titles

mdi-briefcase-variant Engineering Manager

Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

  • determining implementing and monitoring engineering strategies policies and plans
  • interpreting plans drawings and specifications and providing advice on engineering methods and procedures to achieve construction and production requirements
  • establishing project schedules and budgets
  • ensuring conformity with specifications and plans and with laws regulations and safety standards
  • ensuring engineering standards of quality cost safety timeliness and performance are observed
  • overseeing maintenance requirements to optimise efficiency
  • liaising with marketing research and manufacturing managers regarding engineering aspects of new construction and product design
  • may contribute to research and development projects

Training & Qualifications

Vocational education & training (VET)

  • Undergraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering Fundamentals
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Construction Mangement
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering
  • Graduate Certificate in Corrosion Engineering
  • Graduate Certificate in Engineering Studies
More about VET

University

  • Bachelor of Engineering *
More about University

Industry

Engineering

Do you enjoy problem solving? Do you like maths and science? Engineering might be for you! Engineers are involved in the technical design and construction of large infrastructure such as mining equipment, aircrafts, electronics and more. There are many sub-industries in Engineering, so before you start your journey you’ll need to pick which area you’d like to focus on. Maybe you’d like to become an Aircraft Engineer and build and/or repair aircraft structures, avionic and mechanical systems? Civil Engineering covers the design and construction of things like bridges, dams, gas and water supply schemes and many other structures.Engineers have good attention to detail and love building and improving the way things work. You’ll need to have strong skills in mathematics and science and also be able to work as part of a team.

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