Power & Construction Engineering Technology is a Bachelor Degree program (100% Online) offered by Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis, MN. The program takes 2 years to complete, with a total tuition of $61,418.
Program Overview
NOTE: we are now accepting applications for Fall 2026; this program is not available to international students
The construction industry is looking for professionals who have electrical engineering training that specifically focuses on the built environment, especially energy engineering. This increased need is due to new technologies such as:
- renewable energy systems
- smart buildings
- new construction design and management technologies
- integrative field technologies (which allow data from the field to be pulled into construction software)
Unlike a traditional four-year electrical engineering degrees, which tend to focus more on smaller scale electronics, the Dunwoody’s bachelor’s completion degree in Power & Construction Engineering Technology provides an applied emphasis on power systems engineering — engineering design of electrical systems for utilities and electrical construction.
This flexible, online program is specifically geared for graduates or transfer students from electrical design, estimating, or construction associate degree programs who want to move into more senior positions.
Students without a previous degree should enroll first in one of Dunwoody’s two-year electrical programs — Electrical Construction Design & Management or Electrical Construction & Maintenance — which has the added benefit of allowing you to work in the field while finishing your Power & Construction Engineering Technology degree.
Learning is project-based with an emphasis on best practices in industry and emerging topics in the field, including renewable energies and Internet of Things (IoT). Both medium and high voltage systems are taught.
You will also become familiar with or increase your skills in industry-standard software, including Microstation, Revit, Accubid, Microsoft Suite, Bluebeam, Civil 3D, Visual Studio, and Navisworks.
Completing a senior capstone project in your final semester with an emphasis on either commercial buildings, utilities, or both will allow you to demonstrate industry-relevant experience to a current or future employer.
What sets this Program apart
Online students will experience one-of-a-kind, innovative, project-based learning in the virtual space with industry-leading software and technology. Programs offer flexible, barrier-free, online learning options for students and working professionals.
Dunwoody is approved to be a nation-wide provider of online education by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) and offers its online programs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and other U.S. territories.
Students are provided a Dunwoody-issued laptop and the industry-leading software needed, shipped before the start of the semester; the hands-on work is software based.
Admission Requirements and Process
Students applying for admission to Dunwoody College of Technology must provide a final, official high school transcript (with graduation date) or a GED score from a recognized GED testing center. Admission decisions are based on a careful, overall assessment of each student’s academic preparation and performance, as well as the additional information provided in the application. Additional requirements may be required for certain programs.
Program requirements. The program is geared for graduates or transfer students from electrical design, estimating or construction associate programs; completed JATC electrical apprenticeships are also eligible for technical transfer credit. Not available to international students.
General Requirements
- Related associate degree or apprenticeshipThe program is geared for graduates or transfer students from electrical design, estimating or construction associate programs; completed JATC electrical apprenticeships are also…
- High school diploma or GEDProvide a final, official high school transcript (with graduation date) or a GED score from a recognized GED testing center.
- College transcriptsIf you have completed college credits and intend to apply for federal financial aid, or want the credits considered for transfer, an official transcript from that institution is…
- Admission reviewAdmission decisions weigh coursework through high school graduation, any previous college-level coursework, grade point average and the application essay.
- Test scores optionalACT, SAT or PSAT scores are considered if available but are not required.
- ImmunizationMinnesota law (M.S. 135A.14) requires students born after 1956 to be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps and rubella; accepted students fill out an immunization…
- OrientationOrientation is an enrollment requirement for all new students; admitted students are mailed information on Orientation sessions.
Application Process
- 1Fill out an application for admissionRegister for Dunwoody’s Admissions portal and start your application; you can save your progress and come back to it.
- 2Provide official transcriptsRequest official transcripts from all educational institutions attended (including high school), sent directly to the Dunwoody Admissions Office, or have your GED scores sent.
- 3Talk with an admissions counselorTalk with an admissions counselor to ensure Dunwoody is the right fit; transfer students can also set up a transfer evaluation.
- 4Admissions decisionYour completed file goes to the admissions committee, which meets once a week; students are notified of decisions within four business days.
- 5Apply for financial aidComplete the FAFSA (Dunwoody school code 004641); a completed FAFSA is also required to be considered for Dunwoody scholarships.FAFSA Code for Minneapolis Campus: 004641Complete FAFSA Application
Program Schedule
Length of program. 2 Years (4 semesters).
Classes offered. Evening Distance Learning Hyflex.
Available starts. Fall Semester; Spring Semester.
Online format. Classes are structured to include individually-paced learning and synchronous sessions in large and small-group formats; online students can attend part- or full-time.
Upcoming start dates. January 25, 2027, August 30, 2027, January 24, 2028 (per the 2026-2027 academic calendar).
- January 25th, 2027
- August 30th, 2027
- January 24th, 2028
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Program cost (2026-27). Total program tuition is $61,418 (Year 3: $31,396; Year 4: $30,022). Required fees (device) total $1,556 and books, supplies, materials and course/program fees total $3,649, for an estimated total program cost of $66,623.
Online pricing. Dunwoody utilizes the same price structure for its online offerings as it does for its in-person programs; laptops and software are included in the overall price.
Cost of attendance. For the 2025-26 academic year Dunwoody lists average annual costs (which vary by program) of $27,704 tuition, $744 books and supplies and $710 fees, plus living expenses of $3,898 food, $11,766 on-campus or $12,106 off-campus housing, $2,000 transportation and $2,200 miscellaneous.
Financial aid. Most Dunwoody students receive some form of financial aid, including federal and state grants, federal loans and work study. Start by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); Dunwoody’s federal school code is 004641. A completed FAFSA is also required to be considered for Dunwoody scholarships, and each year Dunwoody gives out nearly $4 million in scholarship funding.
Minnesota programs. Dunwoody participates in the Minnesota State Grant, Dream Act, Postsecondary Child Care Grant, GI Bill Scholarship, Indian Scholarship, Fostering Independence Grant, State Work-Study and SELF Loan programs.
Veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes Dunwoody as a Benefits Eligible College, and Dunwoody is a Yellow Ribbon School. Dunwoody waives the application fee and enrollment fees for veterans and military students.
Payment plans. Dunwoody offers a payment plan option for students to divide the balance owed each semester into smaller payments; students must enroll in the payment plan each semester.
Curriculum
The Power & Construction Engineering Technology (PCET), Bachelor of Science requires 120 credits (including 35 transfer credits). By the end of this program, students will be able to:
- An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
- An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
- An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
- An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
- An ability to function effectively as a member, as well as a leader, on technical teams.
Class topics include:
- Advanced study in National Electrical Code (NEC) plus the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
- Electrical Utility Design & Estimating
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Advanced 3D Power System Design
- MEP Integration
Required Courses
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Career Outcomes
Common job titles. Possible job titles upon graduation include:
- Electrical Construction Engineer
- Senior Project Manager
- Electrical Design Engineer
- Power Systems Engineer
- Solar Energy Systems Engineer
Average salary. $75K (Construction Sciences & Building Technology, B.S.; 2023-24 Dunwoody Career Services Annual Report, as shown on the program page).
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Dunwoody College of Technology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Minneapolis Campus (IPEDS, 2024).
Percentages are of total fall enrollment. 9 students whose race or ethnicity was not reported are included in that total but shown as no category, so the figures above come to 99.4% rather than 100%.
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