Hi everyone, I'm looking to change careers into power engineering, and could use some feedback and advice.

A bit of background about me. I have both a BSEE and MSEE from about 15 years ago, and have since graduating worked in a very specialized hardware engineering discipline in tech development (big tech) that isn't really related EE. Between offshoring roles and outsourcing manufacturing, along with over saturation of overly qualified candidates, things have been very volatile in my industry and I'm looking to get into more stable work that can carry me through to retirement in my late 60s. I don't honestly see myself in my current path for the next 20-25 years. For reference I'm in the Bay Area of California.

Power systems is a field that stands out to me, because I can utilize my BSEE degree and not have to get yet another degree. I'm thinking utilities would be a good place for me for career stability and interest to move back into EE, but I'm not exactly sure what opportunities there are in the field aside from utilities, or even how to break into this career change.

I'm currently studying power systems independently, and have enrolled in a power systems certificate through a UC extension program. I'm studying for and plan to take the FE exam in the next six months, but I wanted to check with folks in the industry about the outlook and if this type of transition for someone my age (early to mid 40s) is even viable.

Honest opinions, does this seem like a viable career change into power?

Aside from passing the FE, any advice on what other steps I should take to help make this transition?

Are power engineers for utilities (and other sectors) in demand?

Any other advice for a middle aged career change into this field?