电气工程系为学生提供了领导和服务社会所必需的工程专业知识和全面的教育。Valpo电气工程专业的学生有机会探索：电路设计：电路分析和设计从理论到实践都在进行。Valpo的工程师从课程中的五个电路实验室获得了信号处理的实践技能：学生使用计算机技术来过滤，加密，压缩和修改数字音频和视频信号，就像在手机上找到的一样。电源系统：电源系统是Valpo的ECE课程的专业，包括与行业的紧密联系以及电源系统和电源电子学的两个高级课程。纳米技术：很小的研究代表了发展最快的多学科领域之一。
Students in Electrical Engineering at Valpo develop a broad knowledge of the field and can specialize in areas such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, and wireless communications. Nearly all required courses include hands-on or laboratory experiences, helping students to be prepared to solve real-world problems in robotics, mechatronics, and control systems. Electrical Engineering students develop strong communication and leadership skills to accompany their technical expertise. Well-rounded Valpo engineers are highly sought by industry, as evidenced by an overall engineering placement rate of greater than 99% over the past four years.