Work on this bottleneck

High-voltage cable and switchgear

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The cables and switches that move power at high voltage. Cable order books run far ahead of output, and switchgear waits are long.

The roles it needs

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Electricians and lineworkers

Licensed trades who wire plants, substations and the lines between them.

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Power and grid engineering

Engineers who design, study and connect generation, transformers and the grid.

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Technicians and operators

Hands on the line: running, checking and fixing production — often no degree needed.

Open roles

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Electrical Technician (Power Generation) - Memphis
xAI Southaven, MS; Memphis, TNElectricians and lineworkersExperiencedposted 22 Sep
High-voltage cable and switchgear
Plant Technician (Power Generation) - Memphis
xAI Southaven, MS; Memphis, TNTechnicians and operatorsExperiencedposted 21 Sep
High-voltage cable and switchgear
Command Center Technician (Facilites Management)
CoreWeaveKenilworth, NJTechnicians and operatorsExperiencedposted 4 Sep
High-voltage cable and switchgear
New Product Introduction (NPI) Sourcing Manager, Data Center Power & Cooling
AnthropicRemote-Friendly, United StatesRemoteData-centre operationsManager, director or aboveposted 28 Aug
High-voltage cable and switchgear Two-phase dielectric immersion coolant Grid interconnection queues
Supply Chain Delivery Manager, Data Center Power & Cooling OFE
AnthropicRemote-Friendly, United StatesRemoteData-centre operationsManager, director or aboveposted 25 Aug
High-voltage cable and switchgear
Medium Voltage Electrician (Construction) - Memphis
xAI Southaven, MS; Memphis, TNElectricians and lineworkersExperiencedposted 23 Aug
High-voltage cable and switchgear
Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Data Center Power & Cooling
AnthropicSan Francisco, CA | New York City, NYData-centre operationsExperiencedposted 21 Aug
High-voltage cable and switchgear
Data Center Electrical Engineer
AnthropicRemote-Friendly, United StatesRemoteData-centre operationsExperiencedposted 19 Aug
High-voltage cable and switchgear Grid interconnection queues
Electrical Commissioning Technician - Memphis
xAI Southaven, MS; Memphis, TNField service and equipmentExperiencedposted 11 May
High-voltage cable and switchgear
Sr. Electrical Commissioning Technician - Memphis
xAI Southaven, MS; Memphis, TNField service and equipmentSenior, staff or principalposted 4 May
High-voltage cable and switchgear
Data Center Infrastructure Electrical Engineer
OpenAISan Francisco / Seattle / US - RemoteRemoteData-centre operationsExperiencedposted 19 Apr
High-voltage cable and switchgear

What these postings ask for

Counted across the open roles above, by a published list of terms

Named in postings	Kind	Postings	Share
High-voltage work	Skill	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →
Schematics and electrical troubleshooting	Skill	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →
NFPA 70E / arc-flash	Credential	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →
PLC and industrial controls	Skill	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →
Electrical licence / journeyman card	Credential	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →
Bachelor’s degree asked	Credential	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →
FMEA / root-cause analysis	Skill	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →
OSHA 10 / 30	Credential	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →
Protection and relays	Skill	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →
Lean / Six Sigma	Credential	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →
Power-system studies (PSS/E, ETAP, PSCAD)	Skill	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →
ISO 9001 / quality systems	Credential	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →
Professional Engineer (PE)	Credential	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →
Statistical process control	Skill	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →	How this is computedFor each skill or credential in the published list, the number of open postings whose title or description names any of its terms.Method →Code →

Electricians and lineworkers: the official record

What O*NET and ESCO say the work is and needs

O*NET 47-2111.00 · ISCO 7411.1.1.2

Electricians

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Core tasks

Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.

Most important knowledge

Building and Construction
Administration and Management
Mechanical
Mathematics
Design

Essential skills in ESCO: industrial electrician

install electricity sockets
use measurement instruments
splice cable
react to events in time-critical environments
use safety equipment in construction
inspect construction supplies
resolve equipment malfunctions
install electric switches
electricity
inspect electrical supplies
install electrical and electronic equipment
follow health and safety procedures in construction
work ergonomically
use precision tools

O*NET 31.0 Database (US Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0) · ESCO API, European Commission

O*NET 49-9051.00 · ISCO 7413.1.2

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.

Core tasks

Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.

Most important knowledge

Building and Construction
English Language
Education and Training
Public Safety and Security
Transportation

Essential skills in ESCO: overhead line worker

inspect underground power cables
electricity
follow safety procedures when working at heights
work ergonomically
electric current
electrical discharge
inspect overhead power lines
repair overhead power lines
install power lines
repair underground power cables
transmission towers
electrical power safety regulations
wear appropriate protective gear

O*NET 31.0 Database (US Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0) · ESCO API, European Commission

O*NET 49-2095.00

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Core tasks

Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.
Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.

Most important knowledge

Mechanical
Mathematics
Engineering and Technology
Public Safety and Security
English Language

O*NET 31.0 Database (US Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0)

Power and grid engineering: the official record

What O*NET and ESCO say the work is and needs

O*NET 17-2071.00 · ISCO 2151.1.5

Electrical Engineers

Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Core tasks

Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.

Most important knowledge

Engineering and Technology
Computers and Electronics
Design
English Language
Mathematics

Essential skills in ESCO: power distribution engineer

ensure compliance with safety legislation
assess financial viability
engineering principles
identify customer's needs
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
power engineering
change power distribution systems
engineering processes
electrical engineering
ensure safety in electrical power operations
manage electricity transmission system
electrical power safety regulations
inspect overhead power lines
supervise electricity distribution operations

O*NET 31.0 Database (US Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0) · ESCO API, European Commission

O*NET 51-8012.00 · ISCO 2151.1.6

Power Distributors and Dispatchers

Coordinate, regulate, or distribute electricity or steam.

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Core tasks

Coordinate with engineers, planners, field personnel, or other utility workers to provide information such as clearances, switching orders, or distribution process changes.
Respond to emergencies, such as transformer or transmission line failures, and route current around affected areas.
Control, monitor, or operate equipment that regulates or distributes electricity or steam, using data obtained from instruments or computers.

Most important knowledge

English Language
Public Safety and Security
Mathematics
Computers and Electronics
Telecommunications

Essential skills in ESCO: substation engineer

make electrical calculations
create AutoCAD drawings
use technical drawing software
mechanical engineering
manage engineering project
engineering principles
inspect facility sites
electrical engineering
electrical discharge
electric current
electricity consumption
mechanics
perform project management
ensure compliance with environmental legislation

O*NET 31.0 Database (US Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0) · ESCO API, European Commission

Technicians and operators: the official record

What O*NET and ESCO say the work is and needs

O*NET 51-9141.00 · ISCO 8212.3.6

Semiconductor Processing Technicians

Perform any or all of the following functions in the manufacture of electronic semiconductors: load semiconductor material into furnace; saw formed ingots into segments; load individual segment into crystal growing chamber and monitor controls; locate crystal axis in ingot using x-ray equipment and saw ingots into wafers; and clean, polish, and load wafers into series of special purpose furnaces, chemical baths, and equipment used to form circuitry and change conductive properties.

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.

Core tasks

Inspect materials, components, or products for surface defects and measure circuitry, using electronic test equipment, precision measuring instruments, microscope, and standard procedures.
Study work orders, instructions, formulas, and processing charts to determine specifications and sequence of operations.
Clean semiconductor wafers using cleaning equipment, such as chemical baths, automatic wafer cleaners, or blow-off wands.

Most important knowledge

Production and Processing
English Language
Public Safety and Security
Computers and Electronics
Education and Training

Essential skills in ESCO: semiconductor processor

read assembly drawings
clean wafers
electronics
produce semiconductor crystals
monitor manufacturing quality standards
inspect semiconductor components
microelectronics
integrated circuits
ensure conformity to specifications
slice crystals into wafers
remove defective products
semiconductors
load electronic circuits onto wafers
wear cleanroom suit

O*NET 31.0 Database (US Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0) · ESCO API, European Commission

O*NET 17-3023.00 · ISCO 3114.1.6

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Core tasks

Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.

Most important knowledge

Engineering and Technology
Computers and Electronics
Design
English Language
Mechanical

Essential skills in ESCO: microelectronics engineering technician

test microelectronics
solder electronics
meet deadlines
prepare production prototypes
read engineering drawings
adjust engineering designs
liaise with engineers
microprocessors
design drawings
microsensors
inspect quality of products
record test data
align components
electronics

O*NET 31.0 Database (US Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0) · ESCO API, European Commission

Where to train

Public programmes for these role families, each on its official page

Apprenticeship · United States

IBEW/NECA Joint Apprenticeship (JATC/AJATC) - Outside Lineman, Inside Wireman, VDV, Residential ↗

electrical training ALLIANCE (IBEW & NECA)

On-the-job training plus classroom training; apply to local JATC

Union apprenticeships for outside linemen (transmission/distribution lines) and inside wiremen (power, controls in commercial/industrial buildings).