Also called: Shipyard Electrician
Wires ships and boats, from navy carriers to yachts.
Marine electricians pull miles of cable through a ship, connect switchboards and lights, and troubleshoot systems in cramped spaces.
Apprenticeship, about 4 years after high school. Shipyard apprenticeship (e.g., Newport News Shipbuilding's Apprentice School, Norfolk or Puget Sound Naval Shipyard apprenticeships, Electric Boat, Bath Iron Works), which pays you while you learn or electrical trade school.
Ways in: Apprenticeship, Trade school. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Electrical Technology (trade school).
Growing much faster than average (about 9% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Pulling cable through tight ship spaces and troubleshooting systems is hands-on; ship electrification adds work.
Classes: Electrical CTE class, Physics, Algebra II.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-2111.
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