Career options for Power Systems Engineering graduates – Part II: Pivot and More

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Being an engineer in a power systems company is certainly not the only available path. This article will explore the options of using your power systems background to make a purposeful career switch in a different but related direction, i.e., pivot.

When your interests change as you learn more about the industry or feel that you have limited growth opportunities, pivoting can be a great choice. You may pivot to a different role in the same industry, a similar role in another industry, or a combination of both. However, the new position should leverage your original background, in this case, power systems, to some extent. A career pivot usually requires new skills and qualifications. This article will also discuss what you need, such as qualifications, degrees, or certifications, to help you pivot successfully.

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Career options for Power Systems Engineering graduates – Part I: Stay In the Field

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Power Systems Engineering, also known as Power Engineering, is one of the earliest subfields in Electrical Engineering. It studies the theories and engineering practices of electric power generation, transmission, and distribution. In recent years, the rapid development in the energy sector such as renewables, smart-grid, and all the innovative energy and financial products associated has injected new vitality into this long-standing field and broadened the options for job seekers. This article summarizes the career options and potential career paths for graduates with a degree in Power Systems Engineering.

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10 Questions You Must Prepare for an Energy Market Job Interview

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The ongoing energy deregulation has created various job opportunities in the energy sector, including positions in energy trading, energy market design, market operations, and asset optimization. In this article, I will discuss ten questions you will likely see in an energy market job interview. Knowing to answer these questions will show your understanding of important energy market concepts and may increase your chance of being hired. However, you should NEVER remember the sample answers mechanically because they are NOT meant to be “standard and exhaustive.” You should ALWAYS understand the concepts being asked and describe them in your own words. Keep your answers relevant and concise. After answering the question, you may ask the interviewer if your answer fully addresses their questions. Be ready to defend your answer and elaborate if needed.

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10 Questions You Must Prepare for a Power Systems Engineer Interview

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Preparing for a power system technical interview can be stressful. Depending on the role you apply for, technical questions will be asked to assess your overall knowledge of power systems analysis, power devices, and system protection. In this article, I will discuss ten questions you will likely see in a power systems technical interview. Answering these questions correctly will show the interview panel your understanding of important power system concepts and may increase your chance of being hired. However, the key points in the sample answers are not exhaustive. And, you should NEVER remember the answers mechanically, but ALWAYS understand the concepts being asked and describe them in your own words. Your answers should be relevant and concise. Don’t explain every detail (this is very important!), but you may ask the interviewer if your answer fully addresses their questions. Be ready to defend your answer and elaborate if needed.

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