Career fit quiz

Is Substation Technician the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the substation technician career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the substation technician job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like electrical systems
Statement 2 of 8I enjoy troubleshooting
Statement 3 of 8I take safety seriously
Statement 4 of 8I want high pay
Statement 5 of 8I don’t mind on-call work
Statement 6 of 8I like detailed testing
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 1–2 years + experience training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $103,020 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Electrical and electronics repairers for powerhouses, substations and relays inspect, test, repair and maintain transformers, breakers, relays and control systems.

  • Test and maintain transformers and breakers
  • Calibrate and test protective relays
  • Troubleshoot control and communication systems
  • Commission new equipment
  • Perform switching and grounding

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