Job Description:

• 1) Lays out plans and estimates costs for constructing transmission lines: Visits proposed construction site and selects best and shortest route to avoid interference with telephone or other lines.

• 2) Submits data on proposed route to right-of-way department for obtaining necessary easements.

• 3) Arranges for aerial, topographical, and other surveys to be made to obtain pertinent data for planning lines.

• 4) Devises steel and wood supporting structures for cables and draws sketch showing their location.

• 5) Performs detailed engineering calculations to draw up construction specifications, such as cable sag, pole strength, and necessary grounding.

• 6) Estimates labor, material, and construction costs, and draws up specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.

• 7) Keeps informed on new developments in electric power transmission.

• 8) Assists various departments of power company on problems involving transmission-line operation and maintenance.

• 9) Inspects completed installation.

• 10) Does not usually plan facilities for distributing power to consumers.