Electrical Engineering
ÍøºìºÚÁÏ Electrical Engineering students are empowered with the highly-technical skill set required to thrive in a field of constant change. With practical knowledge applicable to almost all modern industrial and commercial technology, Electrical Engineering co-op students are capable of incorporating new technology, resolving existing problems, working harmoniously in teams and becoming more specialized to meet employer needs.
Student skills
- Electromagnetic field analysis
 - Electrical testing and evaluation
 - Electrical system maintenance
 - Equipment planning and installation
 - Circuitry design
 - Network troubleshooting
 - Testing and control
 
- Project management
 - Semi-conductor research
 - Technical support
 - Computer simulation and analysis
 - Prototype development
 - Software and hardware design
 - Telecommunications research
 
Industries
- Government
 - Energy
 - Military
 - Oil and gas
 
- Information Technology
 - Telecommunications
 - Electronics
 - Retail systems
 
Past roles
- Help desk support
 - Assistant technician
 - Junior computer engineer
 - Electronics design engineer
 
- Field researcher
 - LAN Administrator
 - Project manager
 - Network Performance Intern
 
Past employers
- Shell Canada Limited
 - Nova Scotia Power Inc.
 - General Dynamics Canada
 - L-3 Communications
 
- Lockheed Martin Canada
 - Omnitech Electronics Inc.
 - Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation
 - T4G
 
Work term schedule
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| 3rd year | Study  | 
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| 4th year | Study  | 
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Work term 3 | 
| 5th year | Study | Study | Graduation | 
Coursework
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Average pay rates during co-op
| Hourly | $ 23.73 | 
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Department
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