Lakehead University Electrical Engineering Department of Electrical Engineering Electrical engineering deals with the development and manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment, and the design and implementation of electrical generation and distribution. Electrical engineers often work at computer terminals designing electrical networks. Others work in manufacturing plants, or on giant projects such as subway systems or electric power grids that carry electricity throughout Canada or other countries.
Electrical engineers are often research and development specialists and work in laboratories.
Many choose careers in sales and marketing of electrical and electronic devices. The Department offers a unique combination of Engineering Technology and Post-Diploma Programs leading to the degree of Bachelor of Engineering. The Faculty of Engineering also offers a Native Access Program for entry into the Engineering Technology Diploma Program and Post-Diploma Bachelor of Engineering Degree program. The curriculum is designed to teach fundamental physical sciences, as well as the more practical areas of design and operation of industrial control systems, communication systems, electronic circuits, and the generation and distribution of electrical power. A common first year course of study for all disciplines is followed by an Electrical Technology Program consisting of the fundamentals of circuit theory, control systems, instrumentation, and telecommunications, thus preparing the student for positions covering broad employment areas in electrical engineering such as the electrical power industry, the communications industry and industrial electronics.