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NOC 21399 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Other professional engineers. It is classified TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
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Definition
Other professional engineers include agricultural and bioresource engineers, biomedical engineers, engineering physicists and engineering scientists, marine and naval engineers, textile engineers and other specialized engineering occupations.
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Overview
National Occupational Classification (NOC) code 21399 encompasses other professional engineers not elsewhere classified, including agricultural, biomedical, engineering physicists, and marine engineers. Classified under TEER 1 of the NOC 2021 system, this highly skilled category represents a viable pathway for foreign professionals seeking Canadian permanent residency. Candidates in this occupation conduct research, design systems, and manage projects within highly specialized engineering fields to solve complex industrial and scientific challenges.
Employment requirements for NOC 21399 strictly demand a bachelor's degree in a corresponding engineering discipline or a related scientific field. To practice as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and legally approve engineering designs in Canada, licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is mandatory. Key responsibilities include conducting feasibility studies, designing specialized equipment, supervising technical teams, and ensuring compliance with strict safety and environmental regulations.
Qualified individuals under NOC 21399 are eligible for major Canadian immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) under the Express Entry system, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Because this is a high-demand TEER 1 occupation, candidates may also qualify for targeted STEM category-based draws.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Other professional engineers is TEER 1, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Other professional engineers is classified as TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — Other professional engineers is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.