Electrical practical engineerהנדסאי חשמל
What the Electrical practical engineer role asks for, and what it holds
Electrical practical engineers plan and build projects involving high voltage electricity in one of the IDF construction units.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 25 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Rear
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 25 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role plan and build a range of projects that involve high voltage electricity. The role serves in one of the IDF construction units.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The training consists of further years of study at colleges, which lead to an electrical practical engineer diploma. A professional stage exam takes place before the rank of sergeant.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role can be placed in any IDF unit.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- The soldier must be a graduate of the technological reserve program, as a technician or practical engineer, in the electronics track.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Electrical practical engineer role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 25 and up.
Who can serve as Electrical practical engineer?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Electrical practical engineer?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Electrical practical engineer hold?
The training consists of further years of study at colleges, which lead to an electrical practical engineer diploma. A professional stage exam takes place before the rank of sergeant.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Electrical practical engineer
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.