Career Prospects
Entry Level Power Engineers work in a wide range of plant environments including power generation, chemical, petrochemical, pulp/paper/wood product, manufacturing, and food and beverage processing. They work in the utility plants of universities, hospitals, office buildings, and shopping malls, and at large-scale refrigeration and other industrial facilities.
Entry-level job functions can include operating product loading and storage systems; raw-water, demineralization and wastewater treatment systems; compressed gas and instrument-air systems; and cooling water systems. Job functions in smaller facilities will include greater and more varied systems responsibilities, but on smaller-capacity equipment.
Admission Prerequisites
Math - one of the following:
BC Pre-Calculus Math 11 or Pre-Calculus Math 12 with a minimum final grade of c+, or equivalent.
MATH 040 or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
English - one of the following:
BC Language Arts 11 Courses - 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.
BC Language Arts 12 Courses - 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.
ENGL 040 or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
IELTS score of 5.5 overall with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent English placement test and score.
Science - one of the following:
BC Grade 11 Physics or BC Grade 12 Physics with a minimum final grade of c+, or equivalent.
Physics 040 or higher with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
OR
ESTR 047 (Advanced-Level Essential Skills for Trades) with a minimum final grade of 67%.
OR
Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT):
- Reading Comprehension: 12.0 grade equivalent or higher
- Number Operations: 12.0 grade equivalent or higher
- Problem Solving: 12.0 grade equivalent or higher
- An above average score (51/70; 6th Stanine) required for Mechanical Reasoning
- Trades Math Assessment: 70 percent or higher
Based on the results of the assessment(s), applicants may be required to participate in an assessment interview to determine admissibility. Interviews may be conducted virtually if necessary.
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