Tasks:
-Inspecting and testing electrical equipment to ensure that it is safe and operating correctly, including light fixtures, smoke detectors, fire alarms, wiring, circuit breakers, transformers, and grounding systems
-Supervising work crews in the installation, repair, or maintenance of electrical systems, including installation of electrical wiring, conduits, transformers, lighting, switches, breakers, fuses, power lines, junction boxes, etc.
-Coordinating the work of other contractors on site who are not directly involved in the electrical work
-Recommending changes to electrical designs to ensure that they meet local codes and standards
-Estimating materials needed for projects and ordering supplies from suppliers
-Working with architects and designers to determine the location of electrical components within a structure
-Installing electrical devices such as light fixtures, outlets, switches, circuit breakers, dimmers, smoke detectors, and security cameras
-Inspecting wiring for faulty connections, shorts, or loose wires
-Determining the cause of electrical problems and recommending solutions to repair them