Career Profile
Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, & Relay
Electrical Repairers for Powerhouses and Substations inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.
General Information
Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.
Important Work Activities
- Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Getting Information
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Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, & Relay
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 15 openings per year are projected for Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, & Relay.
Employment Change
Employment for Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, & Relay is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 20.9% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $42.42/hour. Entry level workers are paid $27.42, while experienced workers are paid $45.19. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 95 Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, & Relay in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 115.
Top Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, & Relay are Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Utility System Construction, and Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, & Relay include Mechanical, Mathematics, and Engineering and Technology.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, & Relay is Associate's. 61% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.