Electrical Drafters
Develop 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.
$65,380
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
0% projected 2024–2034
Associate's degree
Typical Entry-Level Education
What They Do
Drafters use software to convert the designs of engineers and architects into technical drawings.
Programs That Prepare You
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