Electrical Engineer
Power Canada's future - from renewable energy to semiconductors, electrical engineers are everywhere.
About the Career
Electrical engineering demand is growing with Canada's renewable energy transition and tech sector expansion.
Salary in Canada
- Entry level: $75,000
- Senior level: $140,000
Power systems and semiconductor electrical engineers are particularly well-compensated.
Job Outlook
High Growth demand. Electrical engineering demand is growing with Canada's renewable energy transition and tech sector expansion.
How to Get There
- 4-yr BEng (Electrical Engineering) + P.Eng designation
- Time to career: 4-6 years post-Grade 12
Key Skills
- Circuit & Power Systems Design
- Embedded Systems
- Programming
- Control Systems
- Renewable Energy Design
Typical Employers
- Utilities & power companies
- Semiconductor & electronics firms
- Telecom & networking
- Consulting firms
- Government & transit
High School Roadmap
- Excel in math and physics. Learn basic electronics - Arduino kits are an excellent starting point.
- Take physics. Build electronics projects. Enter robotics competitions.
- Enter CEMC physics or math contests. Research power systems and electronics specialisations.
- Apply to electrical or computer engineering programs. Waterloo and UofT are top choices.
Top Universities for This Path
- University of Waterloo – Waterloo, ON
- University of Toronto – Toronto, ON
- University of British Columbia – Vancouver, BC
- McGill University – Montreal, QC
- University of Alberta – Edmonton, AB
Insider Tips
- Electrical engineering is increasingly important for Canada's clean energy transition.
- Computer engineering (hardware + software) is closely related and often higher-paying in tech roles.
- Waterloo's electrical engineering co-op places students at top tech companies including Intel, Nvidia, and Tesla.