Power engineers work to keep our lights on and motors running. They are responsible for all aspects of generating, transmitting and making use of electrical power, and since nearly all facets of modern society require electricity at some stage, these professionals play an essential role in our economy and everyday life.

In this comprehensive 2-year diploma program, students will study thermodynamics, electricity, electronics, refrigeration and air conditioning. They will also gain skills in mechanical drafting, blueprint reading, technical mathematics and physics. By the end of the program, they will have the foundational knowledge and skills to gain provincially-recognized certification and begin a rewarding career as a power engineering technologist.

Hands-on, industry-relevant skills

The intent of the program is to prepare students to make both safety and efficiency a priority on the job. In the classroom, NAIT will discuss foundational concepts of boilers, electricity, instrumentation, safety, codes and legislation, thermodynamics and physics.

By the time students graduate, they will have the knowledge, skills and confidence to:

• operate boilers • operate turbines • control and operate refrigeration and air conditioning systems • maintain and repair boilers and auxiliaries, pumps, compressors, turbines, generators • commission equipment

International Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Pathway International students looking to study in Canada can take advantage of a 4-year degree pathway that allows them to earn a technology diploma and a Bachelor of Technology in Management (BTech) degree from NAIT. This pathway also makes them eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), enabling them to stay in Canada and work after graduation. Students will start with an in-demand technology diploma before continuing into the BTech degree program. Bachelor of Technology The BTech program builds upon students' technology diplomas, helping them develop skills in leadership, problem solving, business strategy, and risk management. The combination of their technology diploma and BTech degree will open up more employment and career opportunities in various industries and roles, such as project management, operations management, and sustainability management.