Power Engineers,... Any here?

[DonRed7]

Is there a basic starting point regarding curriculum for a power engineer? I understand the obvious such as the strong math/physics background but would like to acquire some meaningfull related text. I have been told by a friend that i need to get my resume in to the local utility company as there will be positions opening up shortly and he has told a supervisor at the steam plant to keep an eye out for it. My last 11 years of work/insanity would(i feel) put my skills somewhere between an industrial millwright and power engineer 3rd's,...yet without any paperwork to back it up.

Thanks for any advice guys

cheers

-Don

 

[Capt. Bob]

BS in E.E. is the first place to start.

A Masters is better.

 

[SkooterG]

BS in E.E. is the first place to start.

E.E.? Or M.E.?

 

[DonRed7]

A BS in E.E would mean going back to the classroom and i'm just not shure i would be able to keep from killing people in such an enviroment :assassin: .

Text material, that's what i need.

-Don

 

[Capt. Bob]

BS in E.E. is the first place to start.

E.E.? Or M.E.?

You're probably right on that one. Grid designers are E.E.s

It makes sense that plant designers/operators would sport an M.E.

How 'bout a BS.in E.E. and a Masters in M.E.? :blink:

 

[escapefjrtist]

A look at the requirements and job description for the position would be the first starting point. Is the utility looking for a plant operator or designer? Two completely different types of skill sets necessary for running a boiler & T/G set or doing the design work and heat balances. I've spent over 15 years around high pressure boilers and T/G sets in co-generation type plants...Started out with a BSME and then acquired a lot of OJT to develop the skills necessary to keep from blowing stuff up or burning stuff down. :blink:

--G