Electric Power Industry
Electric Power is a huge industry in the U.S. with excellent, long-term career security and earning potential.
126,000+ Employees
Nationwide
$90,000+ Per Year
Average Industry Wage
What Does An Electrical Lineworker Do?
After graduating and starting your career, you will be answering the call to power our nation, operating, maintaining, and constructing a safe and reliable electrical grid.
Every day will be filled with new challenges and responsibilities, including:
- Maintaining, operating, and constructing high-voltage lines and equipment
- Working in elevated positions, using the most up-to-date safety equipment
- Operating heavy equipment such as cranes, boom trucks, and digger derricks
- Being a first responder to restore power after natural disasters and incidental outages
- Building the smart grid and intelligent grid of the future
Start your 15-week training now
Start your career in the power and telecom industries quickly in comparison to a 4-year degree.
Safety Comes First
Today, all the tools, procedures, and safety gear exist for those working in the electrical industry to enjoy long and rewarding careers.
- Comprehensive OSHA regulations.
- Formalized training and standardized procedures.
- Insulated tools, gear, and equipment.
- Advanced climbing gear, including fall-arresting SuperSqueeze.
Following Procedures will keep you safe. Most accidents are the result of Taking shortcuts.
— Someone, Instructor
Start your 15-week training now
Start your career in the power and telecom industries quickly in comparison to a 4-year degree.
Career Opportunities
NLC Electrical Lineworker Program graduates have many career options with utility companies, including:
- Electrical Power-Line Installers & Repairers
- Meter Readers, Utilities
- Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, & Relay
- Operating Engineers & Other Construction Equipment Operators
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians
- Signal & Track Switch Repairers
- Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Workers
- Plant & System Operators, All Other
- Electricians
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers
- Helpers—Electricians
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, & Repairers
- Crane and Tower Operators
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
It's Easy to Apply
NLC Electrical Lineworker Program graduates have many career options with utility companies, including:
- Crew Leader
- Superintendent
- Project Director
- Safety Officer
- Training Director
- Company President
Build the Future with Renewable Energy Opportunities
Solar and wind generation continues to expand the nation's power grid each year, adding more career opportunities in these occupations:
- Wind Turbine Technician
- Solar Voltaic Installer
- Substation/Relay Technician
- Telecommunications Specialist
Start your 15-week training now
Start your career in the power and telecom industries quickly in comparison to a 4-year degree.