Electrical drafters develop instructions for installing electrical equipment like transformers and cables. They use CAD equipment and drafting tools to create technical drawings and confer with engineers to resolve issues. Training involves 1-2 years of on-the-job and informal instruction. The work involves design, computers, and some time outdoors. Average pay is $65,000 and about 40 positions become available each year.
Electrical drafters develop instructions for installing electrical equipment like transformers and cables. They use CAD equipment and drafting tools to create technical drawings and confer with engineers to resolve issues. Training involves 1-2 years of on-the-job and informal instruction. The work involves design, computers, and some time outdoors. Average pay is $65,000 and about 40 positions become available each year.
Electrical drafters develop instructions for installing electrical equipment like transformers and cables. They use CAD equipment and drafting tools to create technical drawings and confer with engineers to resolve issues. Training involves 1-2 years of on-the-job and informal instruction. The work involves design, computers, and some time outdoors. Average pay is $65,000 and about 40 positions become available each year.
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Develop instructions for installation of voltage transformers,
overhead or underground cables, and related electrical equipment used to conduct energy from transmission lines. Use computer-aided drafting equipment and/or conventional drafting stations, technical handbooks, tables, calculators, and traditional drafting tools such as boards, pencils, protractors, and T-squares. Confer with engineering staff and other personnel to resolve problems.
Requires working outside
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations Clerical Design Computers and Electronics $65,000 40 new employees/ year