Job for the future Computer Engineers
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Average hourly wage
$51.28
Job description
These individuals design computers and computer networks for information and communication. They work on local, wide area, and fibre-optic networks. They also work on intranets, the Internet, and wireless communication. They work for:
- Computer and telecommunications equipment manufacturers
- Engineering, manufacturing, and telecommunications companies
- Computer consulting firms
- Government agencies
- Educational and research institutions
- Computer services of private and public companies
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Conventional
- People with this profile prefer specific, well-defined tasks. They like to respect the order of things and follow established rules.
Main tasks
Computer and Telecommunications Equipment Engineers
- Analyze user needs.
- Develop an architecture of communication systems and networks.
- Design and experiment with computer and telecommunications equipment.
- Lead, coordinate, and support teams during the manufacture and development of hardware and the integration of systems architecture, hardware, and software.
- Write detailed specifications that document the material development process.
- Maintain relationships with suppliers and customers.
Network Systems and Data Communication Engineers
- Integrate networks with data communication hardware and software.
- Write detailed specifications that document the hardware development process.
- Lead, coordinate, and support teams during the manufacturing and development of hardware and the integration of systems architecture, hardware, and software.
- Evaluate and optimize network capacity and performance.
Formation
University
Computer science
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 88.4%
7.2% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 82.3%
13.5% of graduates pursue further studies
- École de technologie supérieure
- École polytechnique de Montréal
- Bishop's University
- Concordia University
- Université de Montréal
- Université de Sherbrooke
- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
- Université du Québec en Outaouais
- Université du Québec à Montréal
- Université du Québec à Rimouski
- Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
- Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Université Laval
- McGill University
- TÉLUQ
Electrical, electronic or communications engineering
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 81.4%
14.1% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 72.3%
18.5% of graduates pursue further studies
- École de technologie supérieure
- École polytechnique de Montréal
- Concordia University
- Université de Sherbrooke
- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
- Université du Québec en Outaouais
- Université du Québec à Montréal
- Université du Québec à Rimouski
- Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
- Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Université Laval
- McGill University
- Institut national de recherche scientifique
Project engineering
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 75%
25% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 79.2%
11.1% of graduates pursue further studies
Software, computer or computer construction engineering
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 82.1%
16.3% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 83.9%
12.9% of graduates pursue further studies
Targeted regions
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Capitale-Nationale
- Mauricie
- Estrie
- Montréal
- Outaouais
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Côte-Nord
- Nord-du-Québec
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Laval
- Lanaudière
- Laurentides
- Montérégie
- Centre-du-Québec
- All regions/national
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Last update: April 28, 2023
