career opportunities

The electric utility industry offers great opportunities for exciting and rewarding long-term careers. In 2019, the electric power industry in the United States generated revenue of about 401.7 billion U.S. dollars.1

Utilities are beginning to integrate alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, and battery storage into their systems as well. Electrical lineworkers are, and will continue to be, the backbone of these efforts.

After completing the Electrical Lineworker Program, graduates typically enter the power-delivery industry as pre-apprentice lineworkers, substation technicians, equipment operators, staking technicians, or other related positions. NLC provides a versatile and realistic educational experience, preparing graduates for advancement roles such as crew leader, superintendent, safety and training professional, director, and more.

Thanks to the many opportunities in the industry, NLC alumni have advanced from linework to rewarding careers in safety training, engineering, system operation, and construction company ownership. The career paths and potential are nearly limitless for an ambitious individual with an NLC education.

Statistics

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 114,930 electrical lineworkers in the United States as of May 2020.2

1. https://www.statista.com/statistics/190548/

2. https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes499051.htm