NOC 2021 · 92100 · TEER 2
NOC 92100: Power engineers and power systems operators
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Power engineers operate and maintain reactors, turbines, boilers, generators, stationary engines and auxiliary equipment to generate electrical power and to provide heat, light, refrigeration and other utility services for commercial, institutional and industrial buildings and other work sites. Power systems operators monitor and operate switchboards and related equipment in electrical control centres to control the distribution of electrical power in transmission networks. They are employed by power generation plants, electrical power utilities, manufacturing plants, hospitals, universities and government and commercial establishments. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
TEER
TEER 2
Usually needs a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or supervisory work
Median wage (Canada)
$49.23 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 2
+40 CRS for Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 92100 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: eligible occupationNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 92100 is in tier 2 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +40 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 70 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
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NOC 92100 is not on any of IRCC's 2026 occupation categories. You can still be invited through general, program-specific or French-language draws.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Power engineers
- Operate automated or computerized control systems, stationary engines and auxiliary equipment such as reactors, boilers, turbines, generators, pumps, compressors, pollution control devices and other equipment to generate electrical power and to provide light, heat, ventilation and refrigeration for buildings, industrial plants and other work sites
- Start up and shut down power plant equipment, control switching operations, regulate water levels and communicate with systems operators to regulate and coordinate transmission loads, frequency and line voltages
- Monitor and inspect plant equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, meters and other instruments to measure temperature, pressure and fuel flow to detect leaks or other equipment malfunctions and to ensure plant equipment is operating at maximum efficiency
- Analyze and record instrument readings and equipment malfunctions
- Troubleshoot and perform corrective action and minor repairs to prevent equipment or system failure
- Respond to emergency situations if required
- Clean and lubricate generators, turbines, pumps and compressors and perform other routine equipment maintenance duties using appropriate lubricants and hand, power and precision tools
- Maintain a daily log of operation, maintenance and safety activities, and write reports on plant operation and non-compliance
- May assist in the development of operation, maintenance and safety procedures.
- Power systems operators
- Operate and monitor computerized switchboards and auxiliary equipment in electrical control centres to control the distribution and to regulate the flow of electrical power in the transmission network
- Co-ordinate, schedule and direct generating station and substation power loads and line voltages to meet distribution demands during daily operations, system outages, repairs and importing or exporting of power
- Monitor and visually inspect station instruments, meters and alarms to ensure transmission voltages and line loadings are within prescribed limits and to detect equipment failure, line disturbances and outages
- Issue work and test permits to electrical and mechanical maintenance personnel, assist maintenance and technical personnel to locate and isolate system problems, and assist during routine system testing
- Complete and maintain station records, logs and reports.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- apprentice power dispatcher
- auxiliary plant operator
- building systems technician
- control room operator - electrical power systems
- distribution control operator - electrical power systems
- electrical power systems operator
- energy from waste plant operator
- nuclear generating station field operator
- nuclear reactor operator
- power dispatcher - generating station
- power engineer
- power plant operator
- power plant stationary engineer
- stationary engineer
All 102 job titles in NOC 92100
- air compressor operator
- air conditioning system operator
- apprentice power dispatcher
- apprentice power dispatcher - electrical power systems
- apprentice power engineer
- apprentice stationary engineer
- area dispatch chief operator
- area dispatch chief operator - electrical power systems
- area load centre dispatcher
- automated substation operator - electrical power systems
- auxiliary equipment operator
- auxiliary plant operator
- biomass plant technician
- boiler operator
- boilerhouse operator
- building systems operator
- building systems technician
- central control room operator - electrical power systems
- central-office power control room operator - electrical power systems
- control room operator - electrical power systems
- control room operator trainee - electrical power systems
- conversion substation operator - electrical power systems
- cooling system operator
- diesel generating station operator - electrical power systems
- diesel plant operator - electrical power systems
- diesel station operator
- distribution control operator
- distribution control operator - electrical power systems
- distribution system dispatcher apprentice - electrical power systems
- distribution system operator
- electrical power systems operator
- electrical station operator
- electrical station operator - electrical power systems
- energy from waste plant operator
- energy recovery incinerator plant operator
- feeder switchboard apprentice operator - electrical power systems
- feeder switchboard operator - electrical power systems
- fifth-class stationary engineer
- first-class power engineer
- first-class stationary engineer
- fourth-class power engineer
- fourth-class stationary engineer
- furnace boiler operator
- generating station main operator
- generating station operator
- generating station operator - electrical power systems
- generating station switchboard operator
- generation substation operator - electrical power systems
- heating and ventilation equipment tender
- heating stationary engineer
- heavy water steam plant operator
- hospital stationary engineer
- humidifying systems operator
- hydro-electric generating station operator
- hydro-electric power plant operator
- load dispatcher - electrical power systems
- nuclear generating station field operator
- nuclear generating station operator
- nuclear reactor control room operator - electrical power systems
- nuclear reactor operator
- nuclear station control room operator
- plant maintenance stationary engineer
- power control room operator - electrical power systems
- power dispatcher
- power dispatcher - electrical power systems
- power dispatcher - generating station
- power engineer
- power engineer apprentice
- power plant operator
- power plant operator - electrical power systems
- power plant stationary engineer
- power reactor operator - electrical power systems
- power station operator - electrical power systems
- power substation operator
- power switchboard operator - electrical power systems
- power switchboard operator apprentice - electrical power systems
- power system operator
- power system operator - offshore drilling
- powerhouse operator
- rectifier operator - electrical power systems
- refrigeration plant operator
- second-class power engineer
- second-class stationary engineer
- station operator - electrical power systems
- stationary diesel engine operator
- stationary engineer
- stationary engineer "A" and refrigeration plant operator
- stationary engineer "B" and refrigeration plant operator
- stationary engineer apprentice
- stationary operating engineer
- stationary power engineer
- steam operator
- steam plant operator
- steam power plant stationary engineer
- steam turbine operator - electrical power systems
- substation operator
- substation operator - electrical power systems
- system control centre operator - electrical power systems
- thermal plant operator
- third-class power engineer
- third-class stationary engineer
- turbine operator - stationary engines
Requirements
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Power engineers require a college training program in power engineering and several years of work experience. An exam is mandatory to move from one class to the other.
- Power engineers require a provincial or territorial power engineering certificate according to class. There are five classes in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia while there are four classes in Newfoundland/Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut territories.
- Power systems operators require completion of a three- to five-year power system operator apprenticeship program or over three years of work experience in the trade and some college or industry courses in electrical and electronic technology.
- Trade certification is available, but voluntary for power systems operators in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Trade certification is available, but voluntary for power engineers in Nova Scotia.
- Control room operators at nuclear power plants require licensing from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.
Additional information
- There is little mobility between nuclear power generation station operators and other classic or alternative power generation station operators.
- Progression from lower to higher classes for power or stationary engineers is dependent on further training and experience.
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
This occupation may be regulated in some provinces. You may need a licence or certificate from the provincial regulator before you can work in it in Canada, even if you hold permanent residence.
Wages
Wages for NOC 92100 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $30.00 | $49.23 | $75.55 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $25.00 | $45.90 | $67.31 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $24.92 | $28.50 | $49.04 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $25.37 | $35.00 | $50.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $25.85 | $43.27 | $58.15 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $24.60 | $37.50 | $57.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $33.37 | $57.00 | $87.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $29.00 | $39.50 | $50.48 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $25.87 | $40.00 | $69.71 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $31.00 | $57.69 | $73.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $35.00 | $41.00 | $66.87 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nunavut | $35.43 | $46.49 | $62.88 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank rates the 3-year outlook as good or very good in Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan.
GoodNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Good for power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about power engineers and power systems operators in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors:
Utilities (NAICS 22): 20%
Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 12%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 11%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 6%
68% of power engineers and power systems operators work all year, while 32% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 35% compared to 17% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 43% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
GoodNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Good for power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Power engineers and power systems operators are employed in sectors involving energy generation, such as utilities and manufacturing.
A strong demand for electricity, including clean energy, is driving the demand for power engineers and power systems operators.
A valid Power Engineer License from the Government of New Brunswick is often required by employers. These licenses require a combination of on the job and technical training.
Licensing from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission is required for control room operators at nuclear power plants.
Experience working at heating plants, as well as operating boilers, turbines and generators is considered an asset.
Here are some key facts about power engineers and power systems operators in New Brunswick:
Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation.
Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors:
Utilities (NAICS 22): 41%
Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 13%
Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 6%
83% of power engineers and power systems operators work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of power engineers and power systems operators are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 92% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 8% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 50% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
GoodOntario
The employment outlook will be Good for power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
A variety of industries, with the leading share in electric power generation, transmission and distribution
Manufacturing
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
Large investments in the utility infrastructure
Some investments in manufacturing
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
There are three voluntary skilled trades associated with this occupational group in Ontario, namely, Facilities Mechanic, Facilities Technician, and Process Operator – Power.
Here are some key facts about power engineers and power systems operators in Ontario:
Approximately 10,300 people work in this occupation.
Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors:
Utilities (NAICS 22): 35%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 6%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%
84% of power engineers and power systems operators work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of power engineers and power systems operators are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 92% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 8% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 21% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 41% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
GoodSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Demand for this occupation is expected to be strong as there is employment in multiple sectors including construction, manufacturing, and the utilities sectors.
Opportunities for this occupation are found in power generation plants, electrical power utilities, manufacturing plants, hospitals, universities and government and commercial establishments.
Job prospects will be enhanced over the forecast period by government investments to expand utility infrastructure and power grid capacity to meet rising demand driven by strong residential construction, new commercial and industrial projects, and large AI data centers.
Here are some key facts about power engineers and power systems operators in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 1,350 people work in this occupation.
Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors:
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 17%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 14%
Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 9%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%
66% of power engineers and power systems operators work all year, while 34% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of power engineers and power systems operators are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 93% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 7% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 10% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 23% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModeratePrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Moderate for power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about power engineers and power systems operators in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 200 people work in this occupation.
Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors:
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 28%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 26%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 19%
Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 8%
Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 92% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 8% compared to 16% for all occupations
74% of power engineers and power systems operators work all year, while 26% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 30% compared to 11% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 37% compared to 25% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about power engineers and power systems operators in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation.
Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors:
Utilities (NAICS 22): 25%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 16%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 6%
Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 5%
73% of power engineers and power systems operators work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 94% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 6% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 6% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 32% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 44% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateManitoba
The employment outlook will be Moderate for power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about power engineers and power systems operators in Manitoba:
Approximately 1,000 people work in this occupation.
Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors:
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 14%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 13%
Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 8%
Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 7%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
78% of power engineers and power systems operators work all year, while 22% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of power engineers and power systems operators are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 11% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about power engineers and power systems operators in British Columbia:
Approximately 2,800 people work in this occupation.
Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors:
Utilities (NAICS 22): 10%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 9%
Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 9%
Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 9%
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 8%
72% of power engineers and power systems operators work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of power engineers and power systems operators are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 9% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 26% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 27% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
LimitedQuebec
The employment outlook will be Limited for power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about power engineers and power systems operators in Quebec:
Approximately 3,200 people work in this occupation.
Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors:
Utilities (NAICS 22): 18%
Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 9%
Hospitals (NAICS 622): 7%
Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 7%
Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
77% of power engineers and power systems operators work all year, while 23% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of power engineers and power systems operators are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 94% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 6% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 51% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
LimitedAlberta
The employment outlook will be Limited for power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about power engineers and power systems operators in Alberta:
Approximately 5,700 people work in this occupation.
Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors:
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 28%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%
Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 8%
Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
71% of power engineers and power systems operators work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of power engineers and power systems operators are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 94% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 6% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 23% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 40% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
LimitedNorthwest Territories
The employment outlook will be Limited for power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
From 2021-2040, 36 job openings are forecast for power engineers and power systems operators in the Northwest Territories (
Government of Northwest Territories, 2023
).
Individuals in this occupation must be certified in order to be issued permits for work done under the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act (
Government of Northwest Territories, 2025
).
Certification can be transferred from another province or territory or be gained through an exam.
Here are some key facts about power engineers and power systems operators in Northwest Territories:
Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors:
Utilities (NAICS 22): 46%
Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 21%
Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 11%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 7%
Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
75% of power engineers and power systems operators work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 22% compared to 17% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 26% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 39% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 18% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. Most provinces run occupation-targeted draws or in-demand lists, and some accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations that Express Entry does not.
Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 92100 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
Similar occupations
Related NOC codes
Classified elsewhere
If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
Same occupation group
Utilities equipment operators and controllers
- 92101 Water and waste treatment plant operators
Questions
NOC 92100: common questions
What is the NOC code for power engineers and power systems operators?
What TEER category is NOC 92100?
Is NOC 92100 eligible for Express Entry?
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What is the median wage for NOC 92100 in Canada?
Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 9Occupations in manufacturing and utilitiesBroad Category
- 92Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and utilities operators and controllersMajor Group
- 921Utilities equipment operators and controllersSub-major Group
- 9210Utilities equipment operators and controllersMinor Group
- 92100Power engineers and power systems operators
Enquiry
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
NOC 2026 is due from Statistics Canada in December 2026. IRCC still uses NOC 2021 codes, and this page will show any change once IRCC switches.
This page is general information, not immigration advice. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Government of Canada, IRCC or ESDC.
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