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Engineering remains among the most in-demand professionals globally. Be it city infrastructure expansion or renewable energy projects, none can start without them. So much so that the global engineering industry is facing severe talent shortages. There’s a fierce fight for talent everywhere, spurring an average of 5.1% salary increase throughout the industry.
In Alberta, Canada, a key hub for engineering industries, and there are numerous opportunities, especially in manufacturing, energy, and construction. Seizing many of them are graduates of the University of Alberta, a top five Canadian university and ranked among the top 100 globally.
UAlberta offers many meaningful hands-on learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom. Source: University of Alberta
Cutting-edge curriculum
Future engineers need an innovative mindset, teamwork, and communication skills to succeed. Whether you’re in your final year of a bachelor’s degree in engineering (or related fields) or already in the field, you can develop these skills at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and School of Mining and Petroleum (EEMP) in the Faculty of Engineering. Home to over 900 undergraduate and 500 graduate students, the department offers some of the finest engineering programmes in North America.
The Master of Engineering programme equips you with advanced technical, managerial, and leadership skills. You can specialise in one of the following areas: Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering + Science, Geotechnical + Geoenvironmental Engineering, Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, and Water Resources Engineering.
These programmes are among the highest-ranked globally and are taught by expert faculty, including six NSERC Industrial Research Chairs. NSERC refers to the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. Petroleum engineering ranks #6 (Global) and #1 (Canada) by QS, emphasising innovative exploration and production techniques in the oil and gas sector. The mining and mineral engineering programme, which focuses on advanced mining technologies and sustainable resource extraction methods, places #12 globally and #4 in Canada. Meanwhile, the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) ranks the environmental science and engineering programme #2 in Canada. Here, students learn to apply natural sciences like chemistry, biology, and microbiology to solve environmental and public health challenges.
Nima R., Master of Engineering (MEng) graduate from Transportation Engineering, considers his decision to study at UAlberta one of the best choices he’s made. “The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering provided exceptional education and countless opportunities to sharpen my professional skills,” the graduate says.
When you’re finding the right fit for your career, the Engineering Employment Center steps in. It offers resources and services such as job postings, personalised career coaching, workshops, networking opportunities, and career fairs.
“The career coaching sessions and workshops offered by WorkSpark under this program were particularly valuable, helping me to have a smooth transition from academia to the industry,” says Nima Rahimi.
Likewise, Graduate Belal Elshel highlights how the programme deepened his expertise in infrastructure design and prepared him for a leading role in the industry. “I particularly valued the department’s extracurricular offerings, including WorkSpark sessions and networking events, which were instrumental in connecting with industry professionals and securing my first job, thereby boosting my career confidence.”
With 91 Canada research chairs and over US$368 million in annual research funding, the UAlberta is a leader in research excellence. Source: University of Alberta
World-class research
Research at UAlberta is phenomenal at discovering new knowledge in critical areas. It pushes the boundaries of knowledge with its state-of-the-art laboratories and comprehensive support network, complemented by an active local industry.
Members of the Faculty of Engineering enjoy world-class infrastructure that supports and advances their shared research goals. An example is the nanoFAB, the largest open-access facility in Canada for micro and nano-scale fabrication and characterisation. It supports academic and industrial innovation from design to prototype, offering access to US$61.9 million worth of equipment and 200 tools for nano-science and engineering.
But the support doesn’t stop there. The UAlberta is a busy place — there are more than 40,000 students from 156 countries at five separate campus locations. It can feel like the world is at UAlberta, while university-wide services, like the university health centre, support and uplift the well-being of this diverse community
Specialised support is available as well. The Master of Engineering offers hands-on opportunities through real-world projects and student teams
UAlberta graduates rank second in Canada in terms of employment rate. The university’s alumni emerge as global leaders in engineering, driving innovation and delivering sustainable solutions.
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