Engcomp – What's the job?

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Project Administrator

$60K – $82K / year

Admin & Organizes

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You keep projects running behind the scenes. You send transmittals to clients, track subcontractor hours and invoices, input data into project software, run reports for PMs and management, and make sure everyone knows what they need to do — and when. 🧠

2–3

Yrs School

Diploma

Credential

🟢 Low

Competition

💬 Lavonne does this job — ask her!

Think of it as the organizational backbone of every project. No engineering degree needed — just seriously good organization skills and exceptional attention to detail.

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Designer / Technologist

$55K – $150K / year

Draws what gets built

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You use software like CAD and Revit to design real things — beams, pipes, electrical systems. You work side by side with engineers but you don't need a full engineering degree. 💻

2–3

Yrs School

Diploma

Credential

🟡 Med

Competition

💬 Foster does this job — ask him!

Designs structural elements for buildings, industrial facilities, and more. If it gets built, a designer drew it first.

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Engineer (P.Eng.)

$60K – $200K / year

Designs and approves

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The top-tier role. Engineers design and sign off on everything — they're legally responsible for making sure it's safe. High stakes, high pay. They also do site visits when needed. 🏗️

Yrs School

Degree

Credential

🔴 High

Competition

After graduating, you need 4+ years of work experience before becoming a licensed P.Eng. But once you are? One of the most in-demand jobs in Canada. 🇨🇦

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Project Manager

$80K – $157K / year

Runs the whole project

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You run the whole show — budget, schedule, client, team. This isn't a starting-out job. People grow into it from engineering or design. If you like being in charge, this is the goal. 👑

Yrs School

Degree

Credential

🟡 Med

Competition

📚 Tuition & fees only

⚠️ Heads up: These numbers are just for school itself — tuition and fees. If you move to Saskatoon or Regina, you'll also need to budget for rent, groceries, transit, and living costs on top of this.

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Admin / Business Path

~$10,000 – $19,000 total

Under 1–2 yearsNo math prereqs

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For roles like Project Administrator. No engineering needed — just organization, communication, and coordination. These programs get you there fast. ⚡

📍 Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Business Diploma — Management, HR, Accountancy specialties. ~$18,000 total.

Office Administration — Scheduling, document management, business comms.
Campuses: Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert. Online options too.

📍 Saskatoon Business College (SBC)

Business Administration Management — 43 weeks. Covers project management, HR, financial planning, org behaviour. Practicum included. 🎯

💸 Money for School

First Nations & Métis students may qualify for INAC/ISC funding, band education funding, and bursaries. Ask your band office — this can cover a lot.

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Designer / Technologist Diploma

~$17,000 – $20,000 total

2–3 yearsSome math needed

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The sweet spot for technical careers. Hands-on with real engineering software, co-op work terms included — meaning you earn money during school too. 💪

📍 Saskatchewan Polytechnic — Saskatoon & Moose Jaw

Engineering Design & Drafting Technology — Structural, mechanical & electrical design, CAD/BIM → Designer / Technologist (3 yr, Moose Jaw)

Mechanical Engineering Technology — Piping, HVAC, equipment design → Mechanical Technologist (2–3 yr, Saskatoon)

Electronic Systems Engineering Technology — Power systems, instrumentation → Electrical Technologist (3 yr, Saskatoon)

💸 Money for School

First Nations & Métis students may qualify for INAC/ISC funding, band education funding, and NORTEP/NORPAC. Ask your band office!

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B.Sc. Engineering Degree (P.Eng. path)

~$40,000 – $50,000 total

4 yearsStrong math needed

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The path to becoming a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.). Hardest route, longest haul, highest ceiling. If math and science are your thing, this is worth it. 🔬

📍 University of Saskatchewan (U of S) — Saskatoon

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.E.) — 4 years. Choose your major at the end of first year.

Majors relevant to Engcomp: Civil (includes Structural) · Mechanical · Electrical · Geological · Environmental

All majors accredited by Engineers Canada. Optional Co-op program available.
· engineering.usask.ca

📍 University of Regina (U of R) — Regina

Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) — 4 years. Systems-based engineering approach.

Programs relevant to Engcomp: Environmental Systems · Electronic Systems · Industrial Systems

Co-op and Internship options available — first of its kind in Western Canada.
· uregina.ca/engineering

💸 Funding & Bursaries

U of S and U of R both have Indigenous student bursaries and access programs. Engineers Canada has Indigenous scholarships. Saskatchewan Student Aid is also available.

What marks do you actually need?

60–65%

Sask Polytech & SBC diploma programs

70%+

University engineering degree (Competitive — spots go to stronger applicants)

Grade 12 classes that matter

Math (Pre-Calc / Calculus)

Required for almost every path. The single most important class.

Must-Have

Physics 30

Required for university engineering. Very useful for tech diplomas too.

Must-Have

English Language Arts 30

Required everywhere. Communication is a huge part of every job we have.

Must-Have

Chemistry 30

Required for university engineering. Less critical for diplomas.

Recommended

Computer Science

Not required but increasingly valuable — engineering is software-heavy.

Nice to Have

How hard is it to get in?

Easy–Medium

Sask Polytech & SBC diploma programs — meet basic requirements and you're in. Not a stressful process.

Hard

University Engineering — competitive against other SK grads. Strong marks in math, physics, and English are a must to get a seat.

🌿 Indigenous Applicants

U of S and U of R both have Indigenous access programs and alternate admission pathways. You don't need perfect marks to get started — there are paths built for you.

What is Engcomp? 🤔

We're a consulting engineering firm in Saskatoon. We design buildings, industrial facilities, bridges, and infrastructure — from the first drawing to the last bolt. About 60 people, projects across Saskatchewan and beyond.

What do we actually build?

⛏️Mines & processing plants

🏢Commercial buildings

🌉Bridges & infrastructure

🏘️First Nations community projects

📍 Where are we?

Main office in Saskatoon, SK. Projects across Saskatchewan, Alberta, and northern Canada. Some roles are hybrid or have flexibility.

Real talk 💬

You don't need to have your life figured out right now. A lot of people in this industry started with just a diploma — or just curiosity — and built from there.

There's no single path in. And honestly? The industry needs people who grew up here and understand these communities.

If any of this is even a little interesting — that's worth something. 👊