Engineering Inspectors and Regulatory Officers
(NOC 2262)
in All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information TechnologyEngineering inspectors and regulatory officers inspect transportation vehicles like aircraft, watercraft, cars and trucks, and weighing and measuring devices like scales and meters as well as industrial instruments, processes and equipment for conformity to government and industry standards and regulations. They work for government agencies and in the private sector.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information Technology
Hourly Pay
$27.88
Minimum$35.38
Median$53.85
MaximumAnnual Pay
$3,348
Minimum$74,029
Median$120,676
MaximumCompared to: All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information Technology
Hourly Pay
$18.00
Minimum$34.90
Median$54.10
MaximumAnnual Pay
$13,568
Minimum$60,422
Median$107,009
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers inspect transportation vehicles like aircraft, watercraft, cars and trucks, and weighing and measuring devices like scales and meters as well as industrial instruments, processes and equipment for conformity to government and industry standards and regulations. They work for government agencies and in the private sector.
Job duties
Motor vehicles defects investigators:
- Conduct motor vehicle and motor vehicle component defect investigations, examinations, tests, and defect-related accident investigations.
- Provide expert advice and testimony on specific motor vehicle performance problems or defects.
- Recommend improvements in vehicle inspection and licensing procedures and vehicle safety standards.
Railway accident investigation officers:
- Collect and analyze data from train derailments, collisions, and other accidents to determine the causes.
- Inspect and evaluate railway property, structures, rolling stock, signals, track structure and train handling characteristics to ensure compliance to operating standards.
Airworthiness inspectors:
- Inspect companies and individuals holding or applying for air carrier operating certificates and companies engaged in aircraft maintenance, repair, or modification.
- Inspect aircraft, advise of any deficiencies, and detain aircraft suspected of being unairworthy or unsafe.
Weights and measures inspectors:
- Inspect and test a variety of mechanical and electronic weighing and measuring devices and systems.
- Prepare draft investigative reports of findings.
- Recommend corrective or enforcement action.
Oil and gas drilling rig inspectors:
- Conduct onshore and offshore inspections of drilling and well servicing equipment and processes to ensure compliance with regulations and policies and to recommend improvements and corrective action.
Sample job titles
- air transport inspector
- boiler and machinery inspector
- crane inspector
- electricity and gas meter inspector
- engineering inspector
- loss prevention inspector - insurance
- marine surveyor
- quality assurance officer
- road safety inspector
- weights and measures inspector
Skills
- The ability to work effectively with the public under various circumstances is crucial. Good observational and analytical skills are necessary. You must be accurate and able to pay close attention to detail. Excellent communication skills are also important.
Job requirements
- University degree or college diploma in an appropriate engineering field or trade qualifications and extensive related work experience are required.
- Appropriate professional engineering or engineering technology certification and licences may be required.
Other considerations
None
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information Technology
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$67,038 median annual incomeAnnapolis Valley
N/ASouthern
N/ANorth Shore
N/ACape Breton
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Public administration
Transportation and warehousing
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Other services (except public administration)
What is the age of Employment?
45-54
55-64
65+
35-44
25-34
15-24
Compared to: All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information Technology
25-34
45-54
35-44
55-64
15-24
Top levels of education
College Diploma
$105,671 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$46,901 median annual incomeBachelor
N/AHigh school
N/AMaster
N/ACompared to: All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information Technology
College Diploma
$59,986 median annual incomeBachelor
$63,965 median annual incomeHigh school
$45,835 median annual incomeMaster
$65,105 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$57,773 median annual incomeEducation & training
Engineering - General
University ProgramThese programs prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce.
Institutions providing this program
Wolfville, NS
Sydney, NS
Truro, NS
Marine Sciences
College or University ProgramThese programs focus on the study of biology, chemistry, geology and physics applied to marine, estuarine and coastal environments. They include courses in marine biogeochemistry, atmosphere and ocean dynamics, coastal ecology, coastal ocean processes, microbial ecology, marine ecosystem modeling, and polar microbiology.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Employment requirements & contacts
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