Engineering managers plan, administer and review engineering and technical
operations.
Although engineering managers may spend many hours in the office, they are
also required to spend time on site supervising progress.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Engineering Manager earn an average of $2250 per week. The
[average annual salary for this job is $117000 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
interested in technical and engineering activities
able to grasp concepts and think creatively
able to identify, analyse and solve problems
good interpersonal skills
good communication skills
able to accept responsibility.
This job also involves:
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree,
or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study,
such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Chemistry
School subjects that include some aspects of CHEMISTRY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a chemistry-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
English
School subjects that include some aspect of English provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases an English-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Mathematics
School subjects that include some aspect of MATHEMATICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a mathematics-related subject is a
pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Physics
School subjects that include some aspect of PHYSICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a physics-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of an Engineering Manager
Engineering managers may perform the following tasks:
direct the formulation of engineering strategies, policies and plans
ensure quality, cost, safety, timelines and performance standards are met
interpret plans, drawings and specifications
provide advice on engineering methods and procedures to achieve construction and production requirements
liaise with marketing, research and manufacturing managers concerning engineering aspects of new construction and product design
determine and put into place project and work schedules and budgets
ensure conformity with specifications and plans, as well as with laws, regulations and safety standards
oversee maintenance requirements to optimise efficiency