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       CODE: 003.167-050 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): POWER-TRANSMISSION ENGINEER (utilities) alternate titles: electrical-transmission
engineer; transmission-and-coordination engineer; transmission-line engineer
Lays out plans and estimates costs for constructing transmission lines (high-tension facilities
for carrying power from source to distributing points): Visits proposed construction site and
selects best and shortest route to avoid interference with telephone or other lines. Submits data on
proposed route to right-of-way department for obtaining necessary easements. Arranges for aerial,
topographical, and other surveys to be made to obtain pertinent data for planning lines. Devises
steel and wood supporting structures for cables and draws sketch showing their location. Performs
detailed engineering calculations to draw up construction specifications, such as cable sag, pole
strength, and necessary grounding. Estimates labor, material, and construction costs, and draws up
specifications for purchase of materials and equipment. Keeps informed on new developments in
electric power transmission. Assists various departments of power company on problems involving
transmission-line operation and maintenance. Inspects completed installation. Does not usually plan
facilities for distributing power to consumers [POWER-DISTRIBUTION ENGINEER (utilities)].
GOE: 05.01.03 STRENGTH: L GED: R5 M5 L5 SVP: 8 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 22126A Electrical Engineers
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