Electricians in High Demand Amid Automation Boom: Low Risk, Bright Future
Last Updated: 2026-05-29T05:19:59.851-04:00
According to a recent report, electricians have a low automation risk of 14% and are in high demand, with over 80,000 new positions expected nationally through 2026. This is driven by aging infrastructure, the growth of EV charging networks, and the transition to renewable energy. The report highlights the irony that the AI data centers, which are driving automation fears, require electricians for their construction and maintenance.
A field trip for Chariho Career and Technical Center's Electrical Technology class to ProSystems Integration, a Westerly-based automation company, showcased career opportunities on the industrial side of the field. The visit was intended to expose students to the fact that the electrical industry is varied and that technology is continuously changing, with controls systems evolving every three to five years.
For homeowners, Post Electric, a licensed electrical contractor in Southwest Missouri, has expanded its services to include home automation and smart technology integration. The company has seen increased demand for electrical upgrades and smart home installations, particularly in homes built before 1990. Their services now include specialized installations for home automation systems, smart lighting controls, programmable thermostats, security systems, and whole-home surge protection.
Siemens has launched the Simatic S7-1200 G2, a new generation of their control system that is certified according to the cybersecurity standard IEC 62443, making it ready for the increased requirements of the NIS2 Directive. The new system is more compact, powerful, and has more memory and features than the previous generation. It also has a new migration tool that makes it easy to upgrade from the previous generation.
Several major companies are hiring electrical engineers, including Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Intel, and Siemens. These companies are looking for engineers to work on a variety of projects, including chips and power systems for AI, battery and motor-control hardware for electric vehicles, and industrial automation.
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