National Occupational Classification, TEER 1
NOC 21310: Electrical and electronics engineers
Electrical and electronics engineers design, plan, research, evaluate and test electrical and electronic equipment and systems. Below are the main duties, all 62 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 21310?
NOC 21310 is the code for electrical and electronics engineers in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include avionics engineer, control systems engineer, electrical design engineer and electrical distribution planning engineer. It is a TEER 1 occupation (usually a university degree), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, and IRCC lists it for the STEM category draw. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $50.67 an hour.
- NOC code
- 21310
- TEER
- 1: University degree
- Broad category
- Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- STEM
- Median wage
- $50.67 an hour
Job titles under NOC 21310
Electrical and electronics engineers design, plan, research, evaluate and test electrical and electronic equipment and systems. They are employed by electrical utilities, communications companies, manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment, consulting firms, and by a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries and government.
Main job titles
- avionics engineer
- control systems engineer
- electrical design engineer
- electrical distribution planning engineer
- electrical engineer
- electrical network engineer
- electrical process control engineer
- electrical systems planning engineer
- electronics engineer
- electronics test engineer
- instrumentation and control engineer
- roadway lighting design engineer
- television systems engineer
All 62 job titles in the NOC index
analog and mixed-signal design engineer, antenna engineer, audio engineer - electricity and electronics, automation engineer - electrical and electronic systems, avionics engineer, broadcasting professional engineer, chief electrical engineer, chief electronics engineer, chief engineer - electric power, chief engineer - radio and television broadcasting, circuit design engineer, control systems engineer, design and development engineer - electrical and electronic systems, digital circuit design engineer, displays and controls design engineer, electrical and electronics research engineer, electrical controls engineer, electrical design engineer, electrical distribution engineer, electrical distribution planning engineer, electrical energy transmission engineer, electrical energy transmission planning engineer, electrical engineer, electrical engineering lead, electrical engineering project manager, electrical equipment engineer, electrical network engineer, electrical power scheduling engineer, electrical power systems design engineer, electrical power systems service engineer, electrical process control engineer, electrical project engineer, electrical research engineer, electrical systems planning engineer, electrical systems protection engineer, electronics engineer, electronics research engineer, electronics test engineer, instrumentation and control engineer, instrumentation engineer, line construction engineer, low voltage equipment engineer, meter engineer, metrology engineer, microelectronics engineer, overhead electrical distribution engineer, process instrumentation engineer, protective relay engineer, radar engineer, radio and television broadcasting design engineer, radio and television broadcasting systems design engineer, radio research engineer, research engineer - nanoelectronics, roadway lighting design engineer, rural electrification engineer, satellite antenna engineer, satellite instrumentation engineer, signal engineer, spacecraft electronics engineer, technical services electrical engineer, television systems engineer, underground electrical distribution engineer.
Main duties of NOC 21310
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of electrical generation and distribution networks, electrical machinery and components and electronic communications, instrumentation and control systems, equipment, and components
- Prepare material cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for electrical and electronic systems and equipment
- Design electrical and electronic circuits, components, systems and equipment
- Conduct micro or nanodevices simulations, characterization, process modeling and integration in the development of new electronic devices and products
- Supervise and inspect the installation, modification, testing and operation of electrical and electronic systems and equipment
- Develop maintenance and operating standards for electrical and electronic systems and equipment
- Investigate electrical or electronic failures
- Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for construction or maintenance
- Supervise technicians, technologists, programmers, analysts and other engineers.
- Electrical and electronics engineers may specialize in a number of areas including electrical design for residential, commercial or industrial installations, electrical power generation and transmission, and instrumentation and control systems.
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree in electrical or electronics engineering or in an appropriate related engineering discipline is required.
- A master's or doctoral degree in a related engineering discipline may be required.
- Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practise as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
- Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, and after three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination.
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is offered by the Canada Green Building Council and may be required by some employers.
Additional information
- Supervisory and senior positions in this unit group require experience.
- Engineers often work in a multidisciplinary environment and acquire knowledge and skills through work experience that may allow them to practise in associated areas of science, engineering, sales, marketing or management.
Is NOC 21310 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 1 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 21310 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations (category draw) | On the eligible list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 21310 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $33.65 | $50.67 | $79.23 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $38.46 | $50.00 | $72.12 |
| Prince Edward Island | $25.00 | $46.15 | $84.13 |
| Nova Scotia | $31.66 | $47.18 | $64.96 |
| New Brunswick | $31.73 | $50.00 | $73.08 |
| Quebec | $35.00 | $53.85 | $78.21 |
| Ontario | $33.65 | $50.00 | $82.42 |
| Manitoba | $29.00 | $48.00 | $67.31 |
| Saskatchewan | $35.10 | $56.00 | $75.48 |
| Alberta | $35.00 | $50.00 | $76.92 |
| British Columbia | $31.25 | $48.08 | $72.12 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 21310 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 21310 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a avionics engineer?
NOC 21310, Electrical and electronics engineers, a TEER 1 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 21310?
TEER 1. Usually a university degree. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 21310 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 1 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 21310 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
Yes. IRCC’s 2026 list puts it in the STEM category. You need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same part-time) in it within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 21310 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $50.67 an hour, with most wages between $33.65 and $79.23. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 21310 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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