Career Outlook for Electrical and Electronics Repairers for Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

Also known as:  Generating Station Mechanic, Power Transformer Repairer, Powerhouse Electrician, Protective Relay Technician, Relay Technician, Substation Electrician, Substation Mechanic
The overall job outlook for Electrical or Electronics Powerhouse, Substation, or Relay Repairer careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 12.39 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 2.07 percent per year. Demand for Electrical and Electronics Repairers is expected to go up, with an expected 2,880 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 1.55 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Electrical and Electronics Repairers for Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay in the following states
New York 2,200
Pennsylvania 1,360
Ohio 1,300
California 1,300
Michigan 1,040
Texas 1,020
Alabama 1,020
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Electrical and Electronics Repairers for Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
South Dakota 30
Montana 40
Nevada 60
Alaska 60
Vermont 80
Kansas 90
Idaho 100