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

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Requirements

EET majors must accumulate a GPA of 2.0 in all required EET classes. The minimum grade requirement for courses to count toward the major is a C or higher in  MAT 122MAT 126ENG 101. A minimum of 9 credit hours must be completed at the University of Maine.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Application of circuit analysis and design, computer programming, associated software, analog and digital electronic and microcomputers, and engineering standards to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical/electronic(s) systems
  • Natural sciences and mathematics at or above the level of algebra and trigonometry to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems
  • Analyze, design, and implement one or more of the following: control systems, instrumentation systems, communications systems, computer systems, or power systems
  • Apply project management techniques to electrical/electronic(s) systems
  • Utilize differential and integral calculus, as a minimum, to characterize the performance of electrical/electronic systems

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. 

Engineering students working in the Electrical Engineering Technology lab

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

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

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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.

ABET Graphic - Accreditation of the Major

Contact

Engineering Technology

William Manion

Boardman Hall, Room 119

mcec.umaine.edu/depts/set/

P

207.581.2340

Admissions

Undergraduate

Estabrooke Hall, Room 115

go.umaine.edu/

P

207.581.1561

F

207.581.1213

International

Chadbourne Hall, Room 122

go.umaine.edu/international-undergraduate-admissions/

P

207.581.3437

F

207.581.2920