Reference Guide for Engineering Specializations
| Name | Definiton |
|---|---|
| Buildings | Structural, mechanical and electrical engineering for the construction, repair or renovation of commercial, public, institutional and residential buildings; building science |
| Transportation | Construction or repair of structures for air, rail, water, or land transportation-related studies and planning. Note: please report shipbuilding and aerospace projects under Other Engineering Projects |
| Municipal Services | Water supply and treatment storm water control; sewage treatment, waste disposal; urban/regional planning and development; construction of municipal facilities (community facilities, lights, parking, etc.) |
| Other Environmental Services | Environmental monitoring and impact assessment studies; development of standards for environmental protection; pollution control and hazardous or dangerous waste management; meteorology; oceanography; permafrost engineering |
| Mining, Metallurgy and Primary Metals | Exploration, extraction and processing of metallic and non-metallic minerals |
| Pulp & Paper | Forest management; extraction and processing of forest resources |
| Oil, Petroleum & Natural Gas | Exploration, extraction, processing and distribution of oil and gas resources |
| Power Generation & Transmission | Power generation and transmission; studies in energy use or conservation and in the use of alternative energy sources |
| Other Industrial | Construction, renovation or repair of industrial plants and buildings; development of manufacturing processes and products; communications computer technology, electronics and materials handling |
| Other Engineering Services | All other engineering projects not included in the previous categories. Examples include agriculture and rural development, fisheries, shipbuilding, aerospace, engineering, surveying, geology, and geophysics and construction |