This is what you typically need for the job.

• A bachelor's degree, usually in computer science, computer systems engineering, software engineering, cloud engineering, or mathematics or completion of a college program in computer science is usually required.
  
• A master's or doctoral degree in a related 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, three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering, and passing a professional practice examination.
  
• Experience as a computer programmer or systems administrator is usually required.
  

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Digital literacy
Digital production
Troubleshooting
Innovativeness
Attention to detail
Analytical thinking

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