Electrical Technology
School of Construction & Design Technologies
Lifelong Education Center, Rm. C156 · (570) 327-4518
Career Opportunities
Excellent prospects await the successful graduate. The reward for academic perseverance is a satisfying and challenging career in a dynamic industry. The electrical industry has shown consistent growth and stability over the last decade, and opportunities for successful graduates will continue to increase.
Types of Jobs
The Electrical Technology (EL) program prepares graduates for a variety of careers in the electrical industry such as:
- Industrial maintenance
- Field service technician
- Residential or commercial/industrial electrician
- Electronic apparatus troubleshooter
- Electrical laboratory technician
- Electrical engineering technologist
- Design assistant
- Electrical layout facilitator
The Electrical Occupations (EO) program prepares graduates for careers such as:
- Industrial maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooter
- Power company employee
- Construction union apprentice
- Electrical tester or inspector
- Self-employment in residential and commercial wiring
The Electromechanical Maintenance Technology (MT) program prepares graduates for careers such as:
- Maintenance technician in commercial and industrial settings such as:
- utilities
- hospitals
- schools
- manufacturing facilities
- Building superintendent
- Maintenance superviser
View the Job Opportunities for the Construction Industry page for additional information about the various opportunities in the construction industry.