Program Overview

Online Wind Power Systems Operations & Maintenance Certificate

The Online Wind Power Systems Operations & Maintenance Certificate is offered by the Newark College of Engineering. This program aims to equip students with the essential knowledge required for wind integration, delivering electricity from offshore wind farms to onshore locations.

Degree Overview

• Delivery Format: online
• Required Credits: 12

Program Description

The program teaches students how to manage, maintain, and monitor wind farm operations using the latest inspection and data analytic technology. Students will learn a range of leadership and management skills, including:

• Familiarity with Regional Transmission Operator (RTO) processes through the interconnection of off-shore wind power generation systems to on-shore power grids.
• Experience in the technical design of different topologies of grid interconnection.
• Understanding of the design, operation, and maintenance of HVDC (High-Voltage Direct Current) transmitted wind power.

Admissions & Curriculum

• 12 Required Credits
• Course listing and prerequisites are available for review.

Career Outlook

Graduates of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology program at NJIT have excellent placement records. Mid-career salaries for this field average $134,856 nationally and $146,389 in the NYC Metro Area.

Testimonials

Students who have completed the program praise NJIT for providing them with the opportunity to choose their desired job and for being their dream school.

University Information

New Jersey Institute of Technology is located in University Heights, Newark, New Jersey 07102 USA.