Salary Survey Summary Data for Drafter Utilities

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Job Description: Draws up specifications and instructions for installation of voltage transformers, overhead or underground cables, and related electrical equipment used to conduct electrical energy from transmission lines or high-voltage distribution lines to consumers. Uses principles and theories of science, engineering, and mathematics to solve technical problems. Work is more limited in scope and more practically oriented than that of engineers. Companies prefer two years of college courses in science, engineering, and mathematics, plus courses in field of specialty along with field experience; however, some companies may accept equivalent education and experience combined.: Studies work order request to determine type of service, such as lighting or power, demanded by installation. Visits site of proposed installation and draws rough sketch of location. Takes measurements, such as street dimensions, distances to be spanned by wire and cable, or space available, in existing buildings and underground vaults that affect installation and arrangement of equipment. Estimates materials, equipment, and incidentals needed for installation. Draws master sketch showing relation of proposed installation to existing facilities. Makes other drawings, such as those pertaining to wiring connections or cross sections of underground cables, as required for instructions to installation crew. Consults power distribution engineer on difficulties encountered. May draft sketches to scale. May estimate labor and material costs, using price lists and records on previous projects. May inspect completed installation of electrical equipment and related building circuitry to verify conformance with specifications. May prepare specifications and diagrams for installation of gas distribution pipes owned by gas-electric utility. hide...show full description

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