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Electrical engineering

Made for you if you want to design the technologies that power our society—from communications to renewable energy.

Did you know

  • $134,644

  • 4 years

    Duration of the bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

  • From A to Z

    From aerospace to zero-emission technologies—it’s hard to find a sector without electrical engineering.

  • The electric wheelchair: a Canadian invention

    It restored independence to millions of people around the world. An innovation that perfectly illustrates what electrical engineering can achieve: designing technologies that make a real difference in everyday life.

  • And Mr Bean?

    Actor Rowan Atkinson (Mr Bean) holds a degree in electrical engineering.

  • At the heart of sustainable development

    Electrical engineering is the foundation of renewable energy and the electrification of transportation.

What you will actually do

As an electrical engineer, you’ll design and test the electronic systems that power and connect the modern world.

  • Lead feasibility, design, and performance studies for electronic communication, instrumentation, and automation systems.
  • Design circuits, components, networks, and electronic installations.
  • Develop testing equipment and document procedures to evaluate electronic circuits.
  • Oversee the assembly of circuit prototypes used in devices such as radar systems, telemetry instruments, and navigation equipment.

Source: REPÈRES, the official school and career information website (in French)

 

Where do you see yourself?

Electrical engineers work in fields as varied as artificial intelligence, aerospace, and telecommunications

  • Transportation industry
  • Telecommunications industry
  • Artificial intelligence industry
  • Electronics and IT industry
  • Robotics industry
  • Aerospace industry
  • Federal and provincial government

THE CHALLENGE OF THE CENTURY

Behind every electric vehicle, there’s an electrical engineer.

The transition to electric vehicles is one of the greatest technological challenges of our time. Batteries, charging systems, energy management—electrical engineers are at the heart of this revolution reshaping global mobility.

2 million

Target number of electric vehicles in Quebec by 2030

SEEING THE WORLD DIFFERENTLY

Restoring independence to people who are visually impaired

Navigating the street, reading a label, recognizing a face—everyday actions made possible thanks to technologies designed here in Quebec. That’s the kind of problem electrical engineering helps solve.

Read the article about technologies that help people who are visually impaired

Play Mission Génie to discover the type of engineering that suits you!

An interactive game to explore the different types of engineering and find the one that best matches your interests and talents.