Electrical engineering
Did you know...
$134,644
Average salary (Genium360)
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
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 the job really looks like
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
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.
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An interactive game to help you discover the engineer in you. (In French only.)
