Utilities & Infrastructure
Career Catalog
Utilities & Infrastructure
Build, operate and maintain the essential systems communities depend on every day
These careers support electric power, natural gas, water, wastewater, telecommunications, streets and other public infrastructure. You might install or repair lines, operate a utility system, locate underground facilities, inspect infrastructure, maintain meters and relays or support public works.
How to explore this category
- Explore electrical line, substation, meter or relay work if power systems and hands-on electrical work interest you
- Explore gas utility or pipeline work if you want to install, inspect and maintain fuel-distribution systems
- Explore water, wastewater, sewer or storm-utility work if public health and environmental systems appeal to you
- Explore telecommunications or fiber-optic line work if communications infrastructure interests you
- Explore locating, inspection, arborist, public-works or utility-construction work if fieldwork and community infrastructure fit your interests
What is an apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is a paid job where you learn from experienced workers and take related classes. In a Registered Apprenticeship, training follows an approved plan and pay usually increases as skills grow. Not every career in this category uses apprenticeship, so ask the employer or program sponsor exactly how the training works and what credential it provides.
