SAIT - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology
Calgary, Canada
Diploma
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Blended
* domestic applications deadline | June 20, 2023 international applications deadline
Key Summary
About: SAIT's Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology prepares you to manage electrical energy from renewable and conventional sources in power systems, design and control. It blends hands-on labs with theory for work in substations and power plants. It's nationally accredited at technologist level and qualifies for ASET membership.
Career Outcomes: Graduates access career opportunities with consulting and design firms, oil and gas, industrial plants, technical sales, electrical contractors, utilities and manufacturers. Roles include electrical engineering technologist, industrial control technologist, power systems technologist, automation technician and substation technician. Related paths include design estimating and power generation distribution. Skills include PLCs, safety.
Manage electrical energy — from both renewable and conventional sources — as an electrical engineer with training in power systems, electrical design and control and automation.
The Electrical Engineering Technology program offers comprehensive training in power systems, electrical design and control and automation.
The program provides a combination of practical and theoretical education that employers are seeking in the industry, preparing students for careers managing electrical energy from renewable and conventional energy sources.
Graduates work in a variety of settings, including power-generating facilities, industrial complexes, substations, laboratories, construction sites, and offices.
Credentials and accreditation
After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology.
Accreditation
The program is nationally accredited by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board and Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists at the technologist level.
Graduates are eligible for membership in the following professional association: Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET).
Transfer Options
The opportunity to advance your education through transfer to, within or from SAIT is available with the following universities and colleges:
- Athabasca University
- Camosun College
- Lakehead University
- Memorial University of Newfoundland (The Marine Institute)
- Thompson Rivers University
- University of Victoria
Graduates can pursue job opportunities with consulting and design firms in the oil and gas industry, industrial plants, technical sales companies, electrical contractors, utility companies and various manufacturers and distributors. Potential positions include:
- electrical engineering technologist
- industrial control technologist
- power systems technologist
Related careers include:
- design estimating
- power generation distribution
Journeyman Electricians and those with work experience in other related occupations or with related post-secondary education may receive some advance credit after an assessment by SAIT’s Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR).
