Navy Officer Subspecialty · Engineering
5102 Power Systems
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Power systems officers work with electrical power generation, distribution, conversion, protection, and control for naval ships, submarines, facilities, and support systems. They handle power system design, operation, testing, maintenance, and failure analysis.
Core Skills
- electrical power generation
- power distribution
- load flow analysis
- electrical protection
- control systems
- condition based maintenance
- failure analysis
- electrical safety
- power systems testing
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Revit
- C++
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Python
- The MathWorks MATLAB
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Mechanical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level 1
- Autodesk Certified User: AutoCAD
Career Growth
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
Also Common
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- NICET Electrical Power Testing Certification
What the Work Involves
- Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
- Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
- Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.
- Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.
Related Occupations
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Mechanical Engineers
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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