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POWER AND INSTRUMENTATION

Certificate of Achievement

This certification program was developed at the request of the Electronics and Electrical Technology (EET) Industry Advisory Committee.— 

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POWER AND INSTRUMENTATION Pathways

Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

All Careers in POWER AND INSTRUMENTATION (31)

Architectural and Engineering ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising167,740
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising167,740
Computer Hardware EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising155,020
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and SolarBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeStable117,750
Engineers, All Other- n/a- n/a117,750
Mechatronics EngineersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable117,750
Microsystems EngineersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable117,750
Nanosystems EngineersDoctoral degree, Bachelor's degreeStable117,750
Photonics EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Robotics EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable117,750
Solar Energy Systems EngineersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable117,750
Wind Energy EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Electrical EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising111,910
Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising106,120
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelayCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeDeclining100,940
Biomass Plant TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining99,670
Hydroelectric Plant TechniciansAssociate's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining99,670
Power Plant OperatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining99,670
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising79,830
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other- n/a- n/a77,390
Non-Destructive Testing SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Photonics TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians- n/aStable77,180
Electrical and Electronics DraftersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable73,720
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeDeclining70,760
Robotics TechniciansAssociate's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining70,760
Calibration Technologists and Technicians- n/aRising65,040
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDStable53,990
Solar Photovoltaic InstallersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising51,860
Geothermal TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable48,640
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other- n/a- n/a48,640

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Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.

  1. Apply fundamental principles of mathematics, physics and chemistry to electrical and mechanical theory and problem solving
  2. Apply fundamental principles of mathematics, physics and chemistry to electrical and mechanical theory and problem solving
  3. Display traits of hard work, self-motivation, personal integrity, and positive attitude that will contribute to the success of the project and the company, in addition demonstrate an effort to network with industry representatives.
  4. Utilize theory and basic skill sets for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting relevant applications and specific technologies needed to support local industries.