National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 92100: Power engineers and power systems operators
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. Below are the main duties, all 102 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 92100?
NOC 92100 is the code for power engineers and power systems operators in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include apprentice power dispatcher, auxiliary plant operator, building systems technician and control room operator - electrical power systems. It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $49.23 an hour.
- NOC code
- 92100
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Occupations in manufacturing and utilities
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $49.23 an hour
Job titles under NOC 92100
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.
Main 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 the NOC index
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.
Main duties of NOC 92100
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.
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.
Is NOC 92100 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 92100 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | A listed skilled trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 92100 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $30.00 | $49.23 | $75.55 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $25.00 | $45.90 | $67.31 |
| Prince Edward Island | $24.92 | $28.50 | $49.04 |
| Nova Scotia | $25.37 | $35.00 | $50.00 |
| New Brunswick | $25.85 | $43.27 | $58.15 |
| Quebec | $24.60 | $37.50 | $57.00 |
| Ontario | $33.37 | $57.00 | $87.00 |
| Manitoba | $29.00 | $39.50 | $50.48 |
| Saskatchewan | $25.87 | $40.00 | $69.71 |
| Alberta | $31.00 | $57.69 | $73.00 |
| British Columbia | $35.00 | $41.00 | $66.87 |
| Yukon | $30.04 | $49.36 | $74.74 |
| Northwest Territories | $31.64 | $44.14 | $62.91 |
| Nunavut | $35.43 | $46.49 | $62.88 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 92100 duties on your resume
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a apprentice power dispatcher?
NOC 92100, Power engineers and power systems operators, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 92100?
TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 92100 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 2 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, and it is also a listed Federal Skilled Trades occupation. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 92100 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 92100 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $49.23 an hour, with most wages between $30.00 and $75.55. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 92100 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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