Electrical Construction

Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Female Electrical Construction Student

About this program

With nearly 800 hours of hands-on experience in labs and in the field, Penn College grads leave real-world ready to take on in-demand careers in electrical construction. During the fourth semester, you'll gain real-world experience working on community projects that local non-profit organizations request through the non-profit electrical work form. From residential and commercial wiring to management and estimating essentials, you’ll learn how to be a vital team player and take the lead with a business of your own.  

And if you want to level up, we've got a degree for that too. As an Electrical Construction student, you're eligible to pursue a dual degree in Building Automation Engineering Technology.

Next steps...

You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.

Technical Plus Business Skills

16

Average Class Size

Seamless Associate-to-Bachelor Degree Pathways

Careers

  • Electrical designer 
  • Residential electrician 
  • Electrical inspector  
Courses

At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.

​​Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.

  • Direct Current Fundamentals (ELT111)
  • Residential Electrical Theory (ELT114)
  • Residential Electrical Lab (ELT115)
  • Topics of Construction Safety (ELT100)
  • Construction Lab II-Commercial (ELT120)
  • Alternating Current Essentials (RET122)
  • Electrical Drawing & Print Reading (ELT130)
  • Construction Lab III - Industrial (ELT237)
  • Electrical Estimating (ELT255)
  • Electrical Machinery Analysis (ELT246)
  • Construction Lab IV-Practical Experience (ELT240)
  • Electrical Contractor Business Management (ELT256)
  • Industrial Motor Control (ELT227)
  • Construction Safety & Equipment (BCT104)

​Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.

  • Physics Survey (PHS103)
  • Core Arts Perspective (ARP) or
  • Core Global & Cultural Diversity Perspective (CDP) or
  • Core Historical Perspective (HIP) or
  • Core Social Science Perspective (SSP)

​​Foundations are the practical, intellectual, and social skills: communication, collaboration, critical and ethical thinking, quantitative thinking, and technological literacy that are crucial to every student at every stage of education and at every stage of life.

  • Technical Algebra & Trigonometry I (MTH123)
  • English Composition I (ENL111)
  • Information, Technology & Society (CSC124)
  • Technical & Professional Communication (ENL201)
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Electrical Labs Transformed

Check out the recently revamped electrical labs filled with new equipment and individual work stations for students.

Student Experience

"We learn a lot in lab, but seeing and overcoming obstacles put in front of you in the real world is where it’s at. I got to do stuff that I wouldn’t normally do if we were at the lab at school. It’s very valuable."

Richard Baney

Electrical Technology

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Dual Degree

What is Building Automation?

Interested in pursing a dual degree in Building Automation Engineering Technology? Learn More

Electrical Construction & Building Automation

Building Automation Engineering

The future needs you. Are you ready?

 

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Students Hired BEFORE Graduation

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Industry Partners

Work with experts to become an expert

Penn College's strong corporate partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.

Bower Electric
Paul R Gable
Turnkey Electric
Williamsport Electric
Real-World Ready

Your knowledge in practice

During the final semester, students work as though they are a part of a construction firm, completing real projects while gaining valuable skills and experience.  

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Student Life

Lead and put your skills to the test

Penn College Construction Association (PCCA)

PCCA, the Student Chapter of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), allows students to participate in national competitions such as the NAHB Student Competition, to earn building industry awards. 

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Student Organizations at Penn College

Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.

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Penn College News
Gage L. Romanoskie in an electrical lab

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Penn College to host merit badge opportunity for Scouts

As a middle schooler, Gage L. Romanoskie earned three Scout Badges at Pennsylvania College of Technology. About seven years after being introduced to the campus through the Merit Badge College initiative, Romanoskie is seeking a bachelor’s degree in building automation engineering technology. The next Merit Badge College will be held Feb. 15 and is offered in partnership with the Susquehanna Council, Boy Scouts of America.

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Monday, October 28, 2024

Two 'pop-up' employer info tables set this week

For Penn College students seeking job or internship opportunities, Career Services has scheduled two Pop-Up Employer Information Tables on campus this week: On Monday, Oct. 28, Letterkenny Army Depot is hosting a table in the Hager Lifelong Education Center lobby (outside of KDR) from 10 am to 2 pm. On Wednesday, Oct. 30, Friends in Action is hosting a table in the Carl Building Technologies Center hallway from 10 am to 2 pm.

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a group breaks ground with shovels

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Habitat for Humanity breaks ground for Penn College build

Pennsylvania College of Technology joined Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity on Sept. 19 to break ground at 508 Fifth Ave., where, over the next two years, Penn College students will build a Habitat home on land donated to the organization by the college. “This is such a win-win project,” said Bob Robinson, executive director of Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity.

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Study Abroad

Gain global experience

See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.

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Student Experience

The community as their classroom

Students power local park

Penn College electrical students powered their education throughout the fall semester by employing their skills at a regional park. The 15 second-semester students installed electrical service at Lime Bluff Recreation Area in Hughesville. What began in the heat of August ended in December’s chill as the students worked about five hours a week at the complex.

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Students in the Electrical Construction major are required to purchase their own personal tools. Not all tools are necessary initially, faculty will identify what tools are required the first day of class. Therefore students are advised not to purchase new tools before meeting with faculty. Please direct any tool list questions to the School office.

View the Electrical Construction Tool List

Program supplies and books are available for purchase through The College Store.

Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.

Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.

  • Mr. Henry Barusevicius, '21, Journeyman Electrician, HB Electric
  • Mr. James E Beamer, Business Manager, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
  • Mr. Jayce Bell, Senior Controls Engineering Manager, First Quality Products
  • Mr. Kelly C Betz, Vice President, Martz Technologies, Inc.
  • Mr. Aaron S Deck, '05, '07, Manager, Plant Maintenance Planning and Reliability, Keallanova
  • Mr. Jason K Embick, '03, Special Projects Coordinator, NSSC, Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • Mr. Duval J Frederich, PMP, '14, '16, Project Manager, AME, Inc.
  • Mr. Gary Gable, '74, President, Paul Gable & Sons Electric, Inc.
  • Mr. Jay Gable, '02, Vice President, Paul Gable & Sons Electrical Contractors
  • Mr Carl Gravely, '06, '08, Senior Engineer/Estimator, Honeywell International, Inc.
  • Mr. Brion Harlan, '88, Owner, Bower Electric
  • Mr. Ross M Hoffman, '07, Systems Specialist Supervisor, Automated Logic
  • Mr. Alexander Holbrook, Product Manager, PPL Corp
  • Mr. David Kranz, Owner/Electrical Inspector, Kranz Inspection Service
  • Mr. David M Leberfinger, Electrical Engineer, Tenney Environmental
  • Mr. Brandon Shoemaker, Electrical Engineer, Dyco Inc.
  • Mr. Christopher T Walsh, Vice President, Human Resources, Pritchett Controls, Inc.
  • Mr. Mathew J Younes, '07, '09, Field Engineer, NRG Controls North
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    Penn College graduates are in high demand. Employer participation at the Career Fair is proof. Attracting 400+ organizations, this popular event is hosted twice per year and introduces students to all types of businesses from startups to Fortune 500 companies. 

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