bleach000

One of the specializations in my school for EE is the oldest branch, I think, POWER SYSTEMS.

"the power systems field deals with the generation of electrical power on both the large scale and small scale. Large scale power system study involves the understanding of how power is generated at the power plant and then transmitted to homes, businesses, and factories. On the smaller scale, power systems studies motors and generators, which convert energy from electrical to mechanical form and vice versa, and the associated power electronics ''

how does the demand look in this area?

behannah

Its not tremendously high like Comm Systems or VLSI circuit design, but its the most stable EE field. You will always have a job and it will pay decently. There probably won't be much explosive growth in this field, but its good for somebody that just wants to live a nice stable life. That being said, as a Power Engineer, you should plan on making your living somewhere in an inexpensive part of the country - you will have an easier time buying a home, and just making your living. Basically if you pursue power engineering, stay out of CA, NY and maybe Chicago.

Jason1117

are you from Purdue University?
As far as I know,only a few universities in the US do research into power system.Power system is a very old but stable and important branch in EE.Besides,Power system is one of the most difficult fields in EE and requires a very comprehensive training in power, control, signal processing, sensors, semiconductor, and even communications, and therefore makes the graduates very appreciated by both industry and academia in this country.