Industry Application

Electricians play a key role in the building trades, reading and following blueprints to install the electrical wiring in new homes and buildings. Electricians also perform electrical repair and expansion of electric lines in buildings, hard-wire industrial equipment and major appliances such as central air conditioning units to fuse boxes, and maintain and repair electrical industrial equipment. Electricians may choose to specialize in construction or maintenance and repair, although many electricians do both.

Job Outlook

Job opportunities are expected to be good for electricians with the right experience and training. Most are employed by a construction company or an electrical contracting company; however, many choose to contract themselves out as independent electricians.