Electrician
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: ElectricianFrom this site of the U.S. Department of Labor, you can gather some basic information on what it’s like to be an electrician and also details on the wages you can expect from it and related occupations. You’ll learn about training, qualifications, and advancement. Read this work description to find out more and help you decide for yourself.
Career Voyages: ElectricianResidential, as well as commercial and industrial careers, are presented at this site, intended to offer comprehensive information on the overall construction industry, including electricians. Find an industry overview, a list of in-demand occupations, education and training, a career advisor, and links to important sites in the exploration of electrician career options.
Princeton Review: ElectricianConsider the work of an electrician after reading the information here, which offers information to people interested in the field. Find out the differences among different types of electricians, the majority of work available, and associated occupations. Or click on the menu at the left side of the page to find facts and figures on the occupation, major associations, and magazines that electricians might subscribe to.
Occupational Titles
Electrician
Airport Electrician
Antenna Installer
Antenna Rigger
Apprentice, Electrician
Conduit Installer
Construction Electrician
Diesel Electrician
Diesel Maintenance Electrician
Electric Sign Wirer
Electric Stop Installer
Electric Wirer
Electrical Installer
Electrical Maintenance Worker
Electrical Sign Servicer
Electrical System Specialist
Electrical Wirer
Electrician Apprentice
Electrician, Chief
Electrician, Maintenance
Gaffer
Ground Wirer
House Wirer
Industrial Electrician
Inside Wireman
Interior Wirer
Journeyman Electrician
Journeyman Lineman
Licensed Electrician
Lighting Fixture Installer
Lightning Protection Installer
Lightning Rod Installer
Lineman, Electrical Wiring
Maintenance Electrician
Marine Electrician
Master Electrician
Mechanic, Conduit
Mechanic, Traffic Signal
Mechanic, Wiring
Mine Wirer
Neon Electrician
Neon Installer
Neon Sign Installer
Neon Sign Worker
Overhead Worker
Repairer, Street Light
Searchlight Operator
Ship Wirer
Sign Wirer
Signal Wirer
Stage Electrician
Street Light Servicer
Street-Light Repairer
Switch Inspector
Switchboard Installer
Technician, Neon
Technician, Traffic Signal
Television Antenna Installer
Test Man
Test Worker
Trouble Shooter I
Wire Hanger
Wirer
Wirer, Street Light
Accredited Academic Programs
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of TechnologyLook at what this accrediting organization has to offer in terms of promoting educational quality across technical career schools. You will find a student corner that includes information for prospective students and a comprehensive directory of schools.
International Brotherhood of Electrical WorkersThis union site will guide to you to all the information you need to learn about becoming a union-qualified worker. There is a link to a construction jobs board, where you can search for opportunities by state, payscale, and local union number. A number of government and legislative links will inform you about your rights as a union worker, with legal links providing details on labor standards and relations.
National Joint Apprenticeship and Training CommitteeOnline training, college credit, certifications, and other information on gaining credentials in the electrical field are presented this organization’s site. If you are looking for a career, let the training center guide you to information on the right opportunity. This large apprenticeship and training program has educated more than 300,000 electricians, creating a highly skilled workforce.
Salary Levels
PayScale: ElectricianCheck out the median hourly rate according to years of experience for an electrician around the U.S., with charts depicting the hourly rate in various cities and states. You can also look up similar information on median hourly rate by age or the type of employer you work for.
Professional Organizations
Independent Electrical Contractors“News you can use,” local organization chapters, and information on becoming an independent contractor electrician are all provided by this organization, intended to be a forum dedicated to independent workers. Learn about IEC Insights, the organization’s main publication, or find out about marketing opportunities and the benefits of membership.
National Electrical Contractors AssociationThis organization hosts news of the industry and provides access to information on a management education institute, electrical installation standards, and an international foundation for electrical construction. A safety section will inform you about codes and standards of the industry. Details on the association’s annual convention and trade show are provided.
Licensing & Certification
Electrical Contractor Licensing InformationYou will find a state-by-state directory here to agencies that license electricians and contractors. You will be taken directly to the state’s board of electrical examiners for the location you choose, where you can find out about examinations, work experience, and other requirements for licensure.
ISeek: Electrician Licensing and CertificationFind access to information on 14 licenses and certifications related to becoming an electrician. You can easily connect to sponsoring organizations, and learn more about these credentials.
Job Opportunity Sources
Indeed.com: Electrician JobsThousands of electrician jobs nationwide are collected at this single resource, including jobs assembled from a variety of online employment databases. Click on the opportunity you are interested in to find the company, job category, career level, and further job description, benefits, and salary.
Publications
Consortium for Energy EfficiencyThe Consortium is a public benefits corporation, which helps to create energy-efficient technologies. Members of this organization include utility companies and others from the electrical industry. A resource library and consumer information provide information on the organization’s initiatives and how these might impact your career.
Electrical Construction and MaintenanceA top story, latest headlines, and industry standards for safety and performance are presented at this online publication in the electrical industry. You’ll find departments for power quality, design, maintenance, market trends, lighting, construction, and grounding. In addition, an electrical basics department offers brief training opportunities online to help you learn about important protocols in the electrical industry. You can browse back issues, as well as e-newsletters of the industry, and find webinars and podcasts, too.
Electrical ContractorThis is the power and integrated building systems magazine of the electrical industry and provides access to the current issue online. Find industry news, web exclusive content, featured stories, special issues and articles, and plenty of information related to the electrician trade.
Online Forums & Blogs
Electrical KnowledgeThis site collects and makes free information available that is needed by electrical professionals. You’ll find memory cards for electricians, an electrical discussion forum, a dwelling load calculator, and electrical equipment auction.
ElectricianTalk.comThis professional electrical contractors’ forum hosts general discussions, information on business and marketing, linework, lighting design, vintage electrical tips, workplace safety, and equipment and products departments. Register for free to become a member at this active discussion board.
Career Videos
ISeek: ElectricianLearn where electricians work, the different types of installations they perform, and the distinctions among different types of electrical contractors and employees at this brief career video. When you are finished, you can also find plenty of information on the skills and abilities you’ll need to succeed in the profession, wages, job preparation, and licensing details.
