Power Engineering Technology

Your Career

Graduates find work as plant operators, design assistants, research and development assistants and process operators in the petroleum, power, petrochemical, refining, and pulp and paper industries.  Opportunities also exist for positions in field and design offices and mechanical or industrial sales outlets.

Student Success

Manual dexterity and mechanical ability is helpful.  Students should be aware that colour blind testing may be required by some employers. Eighty per cent attendance is a requirement to successfully complete the program.  Successful students will have the ability to gather technical information and use it to troubleshoot large electromechanical systems.

Credentials

After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT diploma in Power Engineering Technology.

This program is integrated with the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) Certification System. Graduates are eligible to write the Alberta Boilers Branch Fourth-Class certification exams as well as the Alberta Boilers Branch Third-Class exams.  Following successful completion, graduates will have full 4^th class certification through ABSA and will require additional experience in industry to receive their third class certification.   

Graduates are eligible for membership in the following professional associations:

• Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA)

• Institute of Power Engineers (IPE)

• International Pressure Equipment Integrity Association (IPEIA)

• National Association Corrosion Engineers (NACE)

Accreditation

The program is nationally accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC).  Graduates are eligible for registration in the Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists.

First Year

Second Year