Careers in Electric Power
There are a variety of jobs in electric power, specifically transmission and distribution, to choose based on your skills and interests. While the specific job titles may vary among employers, read more to find out some of the areas in which you could work.
Job Categories
Transmission and Distribution Skilled Technical Workers
Working in Transmission and Distribution, you get the power to the customers. You are responsible for ensuring that the electrical distribution system that delivers power to the end users stays running, and if there is a problem, you’re called on to fix it! Some job titles include:
- Meter Technician
- Relay Technician
- Field Technician
- Instrument and Control Technician
- Substation Designer
- Substation Electrician
- Lineworker
Facility Design, Engineering, and Safety
In these types of jobs, you could be responsible for the safety and well-being of employees and the general public, to ensure the electric power grid operates reliably, or designing up efficient new electrical distribution systems as part of a growing nation and industry. Some job titles include:
- Field Operations Supervisor
- System Engineer
- Facilities Project Management
- Regulatory Analyst
- System Designer
- Safety Coordinator
- Transmission Line Inspector