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NOC 72202: Power system electricians
NOC 72202 is a TEER 2 occupation. It counts as skilled work for Express Entry under FSW, CEC and FST. It is not on any 2026 category list, so candidates compete in general and program rounds.
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Power system electricians install, maintain, test and repair electrical power generation, transmission and distribution system equipment and apparatus. They are employed by electric power generation, transmission and distribution companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Job titles filed under this code
Official example titles
- apprentice power system electrician
- power electrician
- power station electrician
- power system electrician
Not this code
Close occupations that have their own code
- Electrical mechanics → 72422
- Electrical power line and cable workers → 72203
- Electricians (except industrial and power system) → 72200
- Industrial electricians → 72201
- Power system electrician foreman/woman → 72011 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
- Power systems electricians supervisor → 72011 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Install and maintain electrical power distribution equipment such as transformers, generators, voltage regulators, switches, circuit breakers, capacitors, inductors, and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems
- Install and maintain electrical equipment and apparatus in generating stations or powerhouses
- Inspect and test installed electrical equipment and apparatus to locate electrical faults and check their operation, using volt meters, ammeters and other electrical test instruments and equipment
- Repair or replace faulty electrical equipment and apparatus
- Complete test and maintenance reports.
What this code means for Express Entry
TEER 0–3 work counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
One year of this work in Canada can qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.
This code is in a trade group the Federal Skilled Trades Program accepts.
CRS points from November 3, 2026
NOC 72202 is on IRCC's high-wage occupations list at the 1.5x level. From November 3, 2026, at least 12 months (1,560 hours) of Canadian work in it adds 40 points to your Canadian work experience points in the CRS, and a valid job offer in it is worth 70 points; the higher of the two counts. No LMIA is needed.
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Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program for power system electricians or A combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some college or industry courses in electrical technology is usually required.
- Trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Manitoba, Alberta, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Good to know
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.