Construction electrical jobs offer opportunities to work in the initial stages of building as well as through to the final steps of completion. The types of work that are required a qualified electrician to perform challenging and interesting tasks. The skill requires intelligence, persistence and patience, and many tasks require all three of these traits. To have success in this field and to find it a rewarding occupation, a person needs to have an eye for detail along with good judgment. Electrical installations and connections are precise operations, and there is no room for error. The full range of tasks that are performed by an electrician in a construction environment may go from pulling wire to designing electrical systems and beyond. Routine work requires the installation of wire, circuits and circuit breakers, fuses, electrical panels and outlets in addition to other tasks. Electricians have the responsibility of bringing electricity into homes, businesses and factories. Working conditions may vary according to the location of the work and the weather that may occur at different times of the year. In the beginning stages of construction, the majority of the tasks are performed outdoors. Much work needs placement within or below the foundation, and electricians are an essential part of the construction crew at this time. As the building progresses, installation of wiring and other components of the electrical system are accomplished in conjunction with the other aspects of on-going construction. The qualifications that let one reach the status of electrician are stringent, and an apprenticeship program is typical. After completing the necessary hours of classroom instruction in a qualified school for electricians, a graduate may embark on an on-the-job training program that pays a salary. By experiencing the actual work of a licensed electrician, a novice may gain a better understanding of the various skills and knowledge required to succeed in the field. At the end of the training programs, a test is required prior to the issuance of any license. Construction electrical jobs offer a desirable career path for both men and women. Anyone who is a qualified and licensed electrician is admired and respected by others in the construction industry. Advancement to a higher level is available throughout the time that a person works as an electrician, as there are almost always new things to learn and new qualifications to achieve.