Electrical Engineering Technology

How Does This Degree Prepare You for an Electrical or Instrumentation Career?

The Electrical Engineering Technology– Instrumentation, Control & Electrical (EET-ICE) associate degree teaches you to design, operate, and maintain industrial electrical systems. You’ll train with state-of-the-art equipment to gain experience in both power and control systems used across multiple industries, from manufacturing and power generation to oil, gas, and metallurgy.

This program prepares you for jobs in automation, plant operations, maintenance, and electrical troubleshooting. If you’re looking for a hands-on career working with real equipment and complex systems, this program can get you there.

What Will You Learn in the Program?

The curriculum combines theory with lab-based training to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and electrical troubleshooting skills. You’ll learn how to:

• Analyze AC and DC electrical networks
• Design and troubleshoot analog and digital electronics
• Read and interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
• Design, test, install, and repair single-phase and three-phase motor control circuits
• Tune and document control loops for industrial systems
• Use basic software tools like spreadsheets, word processors, and presentation applications

This training gives you the flexibility to work across multiple sectors with a deep understanding of how electrical systems operate and interact with automated controls.

What Jobs Can You Get with an EET Associate Degree?

Graduates of this program are prepared for a wide range of careers in:

• Instrumentation and control systems
• Power plant operations
• Electrical maintenance and service
• Industrial automation and quality control
• Electrical troubleshooting and repair

Whether you’re working in a factory, power station, oil refinery, or production plant, your skills will be in high demand.

Is There Hands-On Training?

Yes. Your training takes place in labs equipped with real-world equipment and tools that mirror what you’ll use on the job. You’ll work directly with motor control circuits, instrumentation systems, and process control components, not just simulations.

Can This Degree Be a Pathway to Further Education?

Absolutely. Many students use this associate degree as a foundation for a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology, instrumentation, or industrial automation. The technical skills and academic credits you earn here will give you a strong head start.