Electricians in the Age of Automation: Low Risk, High Demand, and New Opportunities

Chariho Career and Technical Center's Electrical Technology class visited ProSystems Integration, an automation company in Westerly, to give students a look at career opportunities in the industrial side of the field.
Level Automation has migrated from the Simatic S7-1200 to the new generation Simatic S7-1200 G2 control system, which is certified according to the cybersecurity standard IEC 62443 and meets the requirements of the NIS2 Directive.
Post Electric, a licensed electrical contractor serving Southwest Missouri, has expanded its residential electrical services to include comprehensive home automation and smart technology integration capabilities.
A new report has found that electricians have a low automation risk of 14% and are in high demand, with over 80,000 new positions expected nationally by 2026. This is due to aging infrastructure, the need for EV charging networks, and the transition to new energy sources. The report also notes that AI data centers, which are driving automation fears, require electricians for their construction and maintenance.

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