Electrical Engineering Technology (B.S.)
About
UMaine’s Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) program provides students with a comprehensive, hands-on education that prepares them to meet the growing demands of the electrical engineering and manufacturing industries. The curriculum combines technical knowledge with practical, real-world experience, covering critical areas such as electrical circuits, semiconductor electronics, microcomputer applications, electrical machinery, and power systems. Students gain expertise in applied circuit design, automation, integration, and grid connection, with a particular emphasis on renewable energy technologies. The program is structured to provide students with a blend of technical and management skills that enable them to take on leadership roles in diverse sectors, including manufacturing, power delivery, alternative energy, and field engineering.
The EET program at UMaine is ideal for students who want to learn the applied aspects of electrical engineering and technology, and who are ready to step directly into technical roles in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world. With a focus on both theory and practice, this program offers students the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the electrical engineering field, solve complex problems, and lead the way in innovations that drive industry forward.
Program Highlights
Program Learning Outcomes
Careers
Graduates of the EET program go on to excel in a variety of roles such as electrical and instrumentation engineers, project engineers, equipment engineers, and applications engineers. They work for leading employers in the region, including major firms like General Electric, Pratt & Whitney, and Toyota, as well as smaller, specialized companies in sectors like semiconductor manufacturing, power systems, and consulting. Many alumni have gone on to assume management positions within 10 years of graduation or have launched their own engineering firms.
Cooperative “Work Experience” Program
All EET students who have achieved sophomore status are encouraged to participate in a well-established co-op program that allows students to receive course credit while gaining valuable experience with an industry of their choice. The department faculty work closely with key industrial partners to maintain cooperative education opportunities that are technically challenging and offer strong economic benefits.

At a Glance
Maine College of Engineering & Computing
Engineering Technology
Accreditation
Engineering Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET
Degree Level
Undergraduate Major
Degree Earned
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology
Mode of Study
In-Person
time to Complete Degree
120 Credits
Join the HonorS College
Open to students in all majors
Featured Courses
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Scholarships
The program offers scholarships for outstanding students majoring in Electrical Engineering Technology. In addition, students can apply for scholarships through the Scholarship University. The recommended sequence of the four-year curriculum is outlined below. Copies can be obtained in the School of Engineering Technology office.
Accreditation
The Electrical Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical Engineering Technology. This program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology.

Next Steps
Contact
Engineering Technology
William Manion
Boardman Hall, Room 119
mcec.umaine.edu/depts/set/
P
207.581.2340
International
Chadbourne Hall, Room 122
go.umaine.edu/international-undergraduate-admissions/
P
207.581.3437
F
207.581.2920



