Utility jobs in the United States are hiring — and apprenticeships take beginners

Electric utilities hire year-round for field, plant, and customer-facing roles, with paid apprenticeships and training. See how to apply today!

A field that keeps hiring

Electricity demand is rising, the grid is being rebuilt to handle new generation, and a large share of the utility workforce is approaching retirement. That is why the country's biggest utilities are recruiting lineworkers, technicians, and plant staff steadily and investing in apprenticeships for people new to the industry.

Which roles are open to those with no experience?

Entry-level lineworker and apprentice roles, meter technicians, plant and substation helpers, vegetation management crews, dispatchers, and customer service representatives regularly hire people without utility experience. Field roles typically require a driver's license, comfort working outdoors and at heights, and passing an assessment and physical abilities test.

What benefits and training can you expect?

Most large utilities offer health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans and in many cases a pension, paid time off, and education assistance. Apprenticeships combine paid classroom instruction with on-the-job training over several years, so a newcomer can progress to journeyman status and beyond.