Power engineers are responsible for the maintenance and repair of major equipment, including very complex machinery.
You should be mechanically inclined and physically mobile. You should be prepared to work at heights and in temperature extremes, noisy conditions, confined spaces, damp locations, and related conditions. You should be prepared to work shift-work and holidays because power plants generally operate seven days a week, 24 hours per day.
You should have a strong background in mathematics, physics, and chemistry.
Most students find Power Engineering Technology to be academically demanding; therefore, you should be prepared to set aside time on a regular basis to complete projects and assignments outside of daily class hours.