Power Systems Engineer

A Power Systems Engineer designs and maintains infrastructure used for power supply. You’ll plan power generation and distribution systems and ensure they are operating safely and effectively. Power Systems Engineers may design new developments or work on existing power supply networks.

Power Systems Engineers should have excellent analytical skills and be good at problem solving. It’s important you can work well in a team environment and communicate clearly with colleagues. Power Systems Engineers need excellent attention to detail and must be able to make safety a priority during their work.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a power systems engineer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)

On Campus, Online
36 months
$37,908
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UET60222

Advanced Diploma of ESI – Power Systems

Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Power System Analysis and Design

Online
6 months
$5,094
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering)

On Campus
4 years
$0 - $175,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering)

On Campus
4 years
$0 - $36,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical Power)

On Campus
4 years
$0 - $31,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering)

On Campus
18 - 24 months
$0 - $71,520
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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