Electrical Engineering
Dalhousie 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*
*Please note that this is a new Schedule for 2024/2025 and there are NO Electrical Engineering students available in Winter 2025
| Fall | Winter | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd year | Study |
Study |
Work term 1 |
| 4th year | Study |
Work term 2 |
Work term 3 |
| 5th year | Study | Graduation |
Coursework
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Average pay rates during co-op
| Hourly | $ 22.00 |
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Department
Faculty of Engineering: Electrical Engineering website.