Career Profile
Electrical Repairers for Powerhouse & Substation
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.
Electrical Repairers for Powerhouse & Substation
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 13 openings per year are projected for Electrical Repairers for Powerhouse & Substation.
Employment Change
Employment for Electrical Repairers for Powerhouse & Substation is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 21.3% between 2022 and 2027.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $38.65/hour. Entry level workers are paid $29.25, while experienced workers are paid $43.36. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 95 Electrical Repairers for Powerhouse & Substation in the RCA region. By 2027 this number could reach 115.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Electrical Repairers for Powerhouse & Substation 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 Repairers for Powerhouse & Substation include Mechanical, Mathematics, and Engineering and Technology.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Electrical Repairers for Powerhouse & Substation is HS diploma or less. 26% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.