overview

Power engineers operate, maintain, and manage industrial plants that use equipment such as boilers and refrigeration units. In every Canadian province and territory, only certified power engineers are permitted to operate such equipment.

The BCIT Power Engineering programs provide you with the theory and skills that allow you to take the interprovincial exams to become a certified power engineer.

Skills

Skills in power engineering are in high demand in many industries and types of businesses. You will learn about power plant operation, theory, and maintenance, as well as subjects such as math, thermodynamics, AutoCAD, instrumentation, and applied mechanics.

Careers

After graduation, you can offer your skills to a wide variety of potential employers in pulp and paper, chemical manufacturing, food processing, electrical generation, breweries, petroleum refining, recreational facilities, and institutions such as schools and hospitals. Power Engineers have the opportunity to increase their credentials throughout their career, progressing all the way to First Class Power Engineers.

Credentials

The program prepares you for all levels of the Power Engineer Government Certificate exams. Full-time programs prepare you to write Fourth class, Third class and the first parts of Second class exams. Distance Education programs prepare students to complete certification examinations from Fifth class to the highest, First class.