Powering Progress: Engineering the Electrified Future of Infrastructure

Course Description

The global shift toward electrification is accelerating, and engineers are at the center of this transformation. This course brings together insights from electrical, mechanical, and civil engineers to explore the real-world challenges of modernizing power systems, deploying EV infrastructure, integrating energy storage, and designing more resilient and efficient communities. Through case studies and examples from practicing licensed engineers, participants will examine emerging technologies, regulatory drivers, and interdisciplinary design strategies. By the end of the course, learners will understand how to navigate the technical, economic, and planning considerations required to deliver safe, scalable, and sustainable electrified infrastructure.

Learning Objectives

1. Evaluate key engineering challenges and opportunities in infrastructure electrification across multiple disciplines.

2. Identify emerging technologies and regulatory considerations influencing energy system design, including grid modernization and EV infrastructure.

3. Compare electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering perspectives on sustainability and system resilience.

4. Apply real-world case insights to inform practical decision-making in design, planning, or retrofitting of electrified infrastructure.

5. Reflect on cross-disciplinary collaboration to resolve complex issues in energy transition projects.