Consider a Career in Energy, Construction & Utilities
At a Glance…
From designing buildings to building cabinets, workers in the Energy, Construction & Utilities sector literally build the world around us. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction is one of the nation’s top 10 industries and accounts for almost 5% of the gross national domestic product. As populations, businesses, and local economies expand, job opportunities in this sector will continue to grow at an above-average rate of 11% a year. A degree or certificate from your local community college can catapult you into your new career.
Types of Careers
- Electronic Technician
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Heating/Ventilation/AC (HVAC) Technician
- Electrician
- Construction Supervisor
- Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) Technician
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Technician
- Building Constractor
- Automotive Control System Technician
- Solar Technician
- Sub-Contractor
Salary Snapshot
- Carpenters: $51,576
- Electricians: $54,765
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers: $46,697
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers: $73,845
- Construction Managers: $81,408
- Cost Estimators: $66,336
- Construction and Building Inspectors: $86,821
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators: $69,489
Annual wages are based on 2,080 work hours per year.
Industry Sector Pathways
- Building Automation Control, Facilities Operations Technician
- Building Inspection, Inspection Technology
- Construction Technology/Management, Building Construction
- Electrician, Electrician Apprentice, General/Basic Electrician
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
- Plumbing
- Residential Maintenance
- Woodworking
- Land Surveying




Consider a Career in Energy, Construction & Utilities
Training is available at the following colleges:
Construction Inspection
College of the Desert
Norco College
San Bernardino Valley College
Victor Valley College
Electrical Systems and Power Transmission
Chaffey College
College of the Desert
San Bernardino Valley College
Water and Wastewater Technology
Mt. San Jacinto College
San Bernardino Valley College
Civil and Construction Management Technology
Electrical
Barstow College
Norco College
San Bernardino Valley College
Construction Crafts Technology
Barstow College
College of the Desert
Palo Verde College
Victor Valley College
Environmental Control Technology
Chaffey College
College of the Desert
Riverside City College
San Bernardino Valley College
Victor Valley College