So you’re interesting in becoming an electrical engineer? Great! How much have you read up on this profession? What is an electrical contractor? What do they actually do? Here, we will detail the profession to you, and you’ll be able to not only learn about the ins and outs of this career, but be able to decide if this is the right type of contracting work for you.
By definition, electrical contracting is a business that allows for power and light into buildings around the world; it’s a $130-billion-dollar industry (annually). Currently in the United States, there are more than 70,000 electrical contracting firms with more than 650,000 electrical workers.
According to the National Electrical Contractors Association, an electrical contractor is defined as a business person or firm that performs construction work related to the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems. Outside/Line electrical contractors work on high-voltage power transmission and distribution lines. For example, these contractors make sure electricity is working at a power plant. Inside electrical contractors help bring electricity to any structure within a certain property’s boundaries, which can also include outdoor lighting or substations. These type of contractors work on commercial, institutional, and residential buildings. Integrated building systems(IBS)/Voice Data Video (VDV) electrical contractors work on low-voltage installations like climate controls, wireless networks, fiber optics, and security systems.
If that is an electrical contractor, what is an electrician? An electrician is a person who is trained in electrical work and can be employed by an electrical contractor, or be self-employed as an electrical contractor themselves. Most states have different license requirements for a contractor versus an electrician. An electrical contractor also holds required insurances and can employ electric workers. Electricians usually can’t work for the public unless working under a contractor.
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