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Home > Explore Career Paths > Electrician |
Electricians install, repair, operate, and maintain electrical equipment. Often, they work with electrical engineers who design the systems. In the water industry, electricians may install, operate, and maintain:
• the large-scale electrical system of a hydroelectric plant; • the electrical wiring within a building; • high-voltage systems for the machine and repair shops, pumping stations, and generators; • high-quality electrical supplies for computers and laboratory equipment. Education: High school diploma and apprenticeship; two-year degree is a plus. Certificates, licenses: State Electrician’s License Desirable traits and skills: Good problem solver; logical thinker; enjoys working with hands For more information: National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) 3 Metro Center, Suite 1100 Bethesda, MD 20814 http://www.necanet.org International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 1125 15th St. NW. Washington, DC 20005 http://www.ibew.org |