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. 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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
NOC 92100 (Power engineers and power systems operators) is a TEER 2 occupation, so it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 2: +40 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer. It isn't on any current category-based draw list.
TEER
TEER 2
Skilled for Express Entry
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
| NOC 2021 code | 92100 |
|---|---|
| Title | Power engineers and power systems operators |
| Broad category | Occupations in manufacturing and utilities |
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
CRS points for this occupation
Under the Labour Market Integration factor, IRCC gives you the higher of: your Canadian work-length points plus 40 for 12+ months of qualifying work in a Level 2 occupation, or 70 points for a valid job offer in it. How job offer points work.
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
Main 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
Your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties to use this NOC — check the full profile on the official NOC site.
Related occupations
- NOC 92101 — Water and waste treatment plant operators
- NOC 92010 — Supervisors, mineral and metal processing
- NOC 92011 — Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities
- NOC 92012 — Supervisors, food and beverage processing
- NOC 92013 — Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing
- NOC 92014 — Supervisors, forest products processing
- NOC 92015 — Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing
- NOC 92020 — Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling
- NOC 92021 — Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing
- NOC 92022 — Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing
← NOC 92024 Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly · NOC 92101 Water and waste treatment plant operators →
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TEER 2 also matters for work permits: see the spousal open work permit (TEER rules for spouses of workers), LMIA explained and the Atlantic Immigration Program (job offers in TEER 0–4).
Sources: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 V1.0; IRCC high-wage occupations; IRCC category-based selection; IRCC who can apply.
Frequently asked questions
Is NOC 92100 eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 92100 is a TEER 2 occupation. IRCC counts work in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupations as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, as long as all other program requirements are met.
Is NOC 92100 a high-wage occupation?+
Yes. It's on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 2. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work in it adds 40 CRS points, or a valid job offer in it is worth 70 points (whichever is higher).
Which Express Entry category draws include NOC 92100?+
None of IRCC's current category-based selection lists include NOC 92100. Candidates can still be invited in general, program-specific (such as CEC) or PNP rounds.