Power Systems

Power systems is now one of the most dynamic industries in which to work. The use of renewable energy is on the rise; technological innovations are improving the power grid while also raising questions about safety and cybersecurity. With so much of the workforce now reaching the age of retirement and the evolution of energy policy, the world needs power-systems experts more than ever.

WPI’s online graduate programs in Power Systems prepare engineers for professional practice in the electric utility industry. We combine essential topics in power systems with technology-focused business courses that empower graduates to improve energy delivery and meet the challenges of an evolving power grid. Advance your expertise in key topics including protective relaying, controls, and power transmission and gain practical experience that is immediately relevant for a career in the power industry.

Program Highlights

• Curriculum grounded in fundamental and specialized topics in power engineering and enhanced with elective courses in management, science, and engineering.
• Program prepares students to implement and manage safer and more efficient energy systems, from designing more cost effective power delivery systems to reducing the frequency and severity of customer outages and reducing operational risk to employers.
• Courses taught by expert WPI faculty members who have practical experience in power systems engineering and continue to serve as consultants to leading corporations.
• Graduates often advance in their current companies, work as consultants, and are hired at leading organizations, including National Grid, Eversource Energy, and General Dynamics Electric Boat, among others.