Construction

Advanced Electrical, Smart Meter and Instrumentation Technician

Potential Earnings Range:

$44,740-$83,137*

Per year after graduation

Offered at

Job Corps Centers

Are you interested in the construction field and troubleshooting? Thrive in hands-on environments and are good with electronics? Then you may be a good fit for Job Corps’ Advanced Electrical Smart Meter and Instrumentation Technician training program.

On the job, you will:

Work with different electrical testing meters: multi-meters, amprobe, megger and power quality analyzers
Perform maintenance and installation of control circuits and conveyor systems in the automation industry
Install a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) and control conveyor systems of large motor systems

The credentials you'll earn:

This is the final level of Advanced Training offered in the Advanced Electrical series. In the Advanced Electrical Smart Meter and Instrumentation Technician training program, you will earn industry-recognized credentials from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), and certifications relating SME (Certified Manufacturing Associate). Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program.

Some of the career options you'll have:

Most Advanced Electrical Smart Meter and Instrumentation Technician Job Corps graduates go to work in facilities with conveyor systems such as manufacturing plants, elevator companies, warehouses and airports. Almost all electrical smart meter and instrumentation technician workers work full time, which may include evenings and weekends.

Requirements:

High school diploma or the equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers)
Complete Job Corps’ Electrical, Facilities Maintenance, Building Construction Technology, Network Cabling, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) or Plumbing basic training program
Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
At least 18 years old

Positive attendance and progress record
Written recommendation from Job Corps center personnel
Health clearance at current center
Strong work ethic and determination to succeed
Complete an in-person or phone interview

* Salary information comes from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Program and is provided for planning purposes only. Actual salary will depend on student skill level, credentials earned, experience level and location.

Need help meeting one or more of these requirements?

Don’t worry! Speak with your current career training instructor at your campus. They will help you along your journey to make sure you have all the tools and resources you need to check those boxes and start your training.

Program Details

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Oneonta Job Corps Center

Program Details

Website: https://oneonta.jobcorps.gov/

Location:

Oneonta, NY

Availability:

10 slots

Application Information

Contact:

Lisa Peck

Email: peck.lisa@jobcorps.org

Phone number: 607-431-1440

Meet the Staff

Bruce Hultman

Bruce Hultman is the Smart Meter and Instrumentation instructor at Oneonta Job Corps Center. He has an Associate of Operational Studies degree from SUNY Delhi in plumbing/heating and electrical construction/maintenance. He spent eight years in an electrician apprenticeship through a local electrical company and later started his own electrical company. Bruce originally joined Job Corps as an Electrical instructor before assuming his current position.

Real Stories

Don’t just take our word for it. Check out these stories from real Job Corps students who have trained in this advanced training program.

Mazi

Oneonta Job Corps Center

Mazi went on to complete Advanced Training in Underground Electrical at Oneonta Job Corps Center in New York, where he focused on Smart Meter and Instrumentation. But the most important part of Mazi’s Job Corps experience was his connection with the other students. “It was awesome to be around such a diverse group of people. I really liked the other students, and I made a lot of friends.” After graduation, Mazi ended up getting a job with Master Locators, where he worked in surveying and utility locating. In 2022, GPRS bought Master Locators, so he moved from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, and was promoted from technician to project manager. He now makes almost $100,000 a year and sees himself continuing to move up the ranks at his current company.