Electrician at Ltd Energy Electrician JATC
at Ltd Energy Electrician JATC in Tigard, OR
About This Program
LTD Energy Electrician JATC sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship in Tigard, Oregon. This IBEW-affiliated program is designed for individuals pursuing careers in energy-focused electrical work in the Portland metro area. Apprentices are paid throughout the five-year program and benefit from the structured, standards-driven approach that JATC programs are known for, with wage increases at each level of advancement.
The apprenticeship requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside journeyman electricians on real projects, developing skills in electrical system installation, wiring, energy-related equipment, and system commissioning. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, energy systems, and safety practices relevant to modern electrical work.
Graduates complete the program with journeyman electrician credentials and are prepared to work across commercial, industrial, and energy sector projects. Oregon's expanding clean energy and infrastructure development landscape offers meaningful long-term career opportunities for qualified union electricians trained through this program.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$30
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
5 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Electrician Career Outlook
National Median
$29.61/hr
~$61,588.8/yr
Apprentice Start
$15/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Electrician employment is projected to grow significantly, driven by construction activity, renewable energy expansion, and EV infrastructure buildout. The increasing electrification of buildings and transportation systems creates strong long-term demand. Licensed electricians with experience in solar, battery storage, or industrial controls are especially sought after.
What to Expect as an Electrician Apprentice
Duration
5 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~32 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~115 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Electrician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Oregon
Electricians in Oregon are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Oregon Building Codes Division.
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