Electricity is essential to modern life, 经营我们的家, 办公室, 学校, 工厂, 以及其他日常必需品. As older professionals in the field retire, new jobs are opening up. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth is projected to 增长7% over the next 10 years but in some states, the need will be much higher. For example, job growth for electricians in Nevada, Colorado, and 犹他州 ranges from 27% to 31%. And emerging renewable energy technologies such as solar and wind power are expected to increase the need for electricians.
如果你喜欢技术, hands-on work that allows you to be active on the job, a career as an electrician might be the right choice for you. The field requires problem-solving, 批判性思维, 数学技能, 沟通技巧, 以及客户服务. The field also offers different types of career choices.
住宅电工 are responsible for installing, 维护, and repairing the wiring and systems of residential and single-family homes and possibly small apartment buildings. 你可能会读蓝图, install new wiring and lighting, diagnose problematic wiring in older homes, and replace old components like outlets and circuit breakers. It’s important to know the current regulations for your city and state. Many electricians work for a construction company and travel to job sites for new construction or remodeling an existing building. You might also work for an electrical company and handle repairs in homes. Or you could be self-employed, choosing the jobs you want to take. Residential settings require customer service skills and clear communication in a professional manner.
商业电工 work in commercial buildings rather than residential ones. That means you’re working with larger electrical systems in larger buildings like office buildings, 政府大楼, 还有购物中心. 电工s who work in commercial buildings do what residential electricians do but on a larger scale. They need to be trained and licensed for commercial wiring and power, which is different from residential power.
工业电工 也安装, 维护, and repair electrical systems, like commercial and residential electricians do. But these electricians work in 工厂 or plants with high-capacity equipment and even larger electrical systems than commercial systems. Or they might work on getting green energy systems up and running, such as solar or hydroelectric systems.
Learning how to be an electrician can provide a solid livelihood, and it isn’t the sort of job that can easily be outsourced overseas. Fortis Colleges and Institutes offer two different paths in 电子交易 or 电气系统技术员 programs at campuses in 阿拉巴马州 and 宾西法尼亚. To learn more and to find the program offering nearest to you, visit our 熟练技工欧博app页面 or give us a call at 855-436-7847.