Electrical Construction Technology

Career Opportunities

Graduates work as residential and commercial electricians, and industrial engineering technicians in production environments. Graduates will also be prepared as quality assurance technicians, linemen, or technicians for the power industry. Typical employers in the electrical field are telecommunications companies, utilities, Union and Non-union electrical companies, and manufacturing companies.

Our Electrical Construction Technology program graduates enter the region’s workforce at locations such as The Azek Company in Scranton, PA, Lockheed Martin in Archbald, PA, and Tobyhanna Army Depot in Tobyhanna, PA.

Program Learning Goals

Goal 1: The graduate will be prepared as an entry-level technician in the electrical construction industry.

Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:

• Install cables and raceways
• Read and understand electrical prints
• Be proficient in meter usage

Goal 2: Graduates will demonstrate safe electrical practices and understand how important they are in the electrical environment.

Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:

• Properly demonstrate lock out / tag out practices
• Perform tasks in accordance with OSHA guidelines
• Demonstrate proper usage of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Goal 3: Graduates will acquire a foundation of education and skills for career advancement and lifelong learning.

Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:

• Perform in a professional manner
• Understand the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Demonstrate proper installation and worksite housekeeping

Course Outline

2025-2026 Program Sequence

This term layout is based off of a fall start. Students who start in the spring will be required to attend an additional term to complete their degree.

There may be special admission requirements for this program. Please speak with a Recruitment Advisor by calling 570-702-8856 or email enroll@johnson.edu to review our requirements.

For course descriptions, please visit the Course Catalog.