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How much do cable contractor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for cable contractor in Indiana is $21.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $22.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cable Contractor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cable Contractor, you need a solid understanding of cable installation, troubleshooting, and electrical systems, often supported by relevant certifications or technical training. Familiarity with tools such as cable testers, signal meters, and wiring diagrams is essential, as well as adherence to industry safety standards. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication with clients and team members set top performers apart. These skills ensure safe, accurate installations and customer satisfaction, which are critical for building a successful reputation in the field.

What are some common challenges cable contractors face when working on residential and commercial projects?

Cable contractors often encounter challenges such as navigating tight or difficult-to-access spaces, ensuring compliance with safety and building codes, and accurately troubleshooting signal issues. In both residential and commercial environments, clear communication with clients and coordination with other trades (like electricians or construction teams) is essential to avoid delays or rework. Staying current with technology updates and maintaining high-quality workmanship under tight deadlines can also be demanding, but these skills are highly valued and contribute to long-term career growth.

What are cable contractors?

Cable contractors are professionals or companies that install, maintain, and repair various types of cabling systems, such as those used for telecommunications, internet, cable television, and networking. They work on both residential and commercial properties, ensuring that wiring infrastructure meets safety and performance standards. Cable contractors may also troubleshoot connectivity issues and upgrade existing systems to support new technologies. Their work often involves working with fiber optic, coaxial, or Ethernet cables.

What is the difference between Cable Contractor vs Cable Installer?

AspectCable ContractorCable Installer
CredentialsMay require electrical licenses, certifications in cable installationTypically certified or trained in cable installation techniques
Work EnvironmentWorks on large-scale projects, often outdoors or in commercial settingsPerforms installation at residential or commercial sites
Employer & Industry UsageHired by contractors or companies for project-based workEmployed directly by clients or companies to install cables

While both roles involve cable installation, a Cable Contractor oversees large projects and manages crews, whereas a Cable Installer focuses on the hands-on installation work. Contractors often coordinate multiple installers, ensuring project completion, while installers execute the technical tasks on-site.

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Infographic showing various Cable Contractor job openings in Indiana as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,945 per year, or $21.1 per hour.
Electrical QA/QC Inspector, Lafayette, IN - Semiconductor

Electrical QA/QC Inspector, Lafayette, IN - Semiconductor

World Wide Professional Solutions

Lafayette, IN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

WORLD WIDE PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS is a project solutions organization committed to implementing lean constructions, collaborative contracting, and execution approaches to enable breakthroughs in performance.
WWPS is seeking an Electrical QA/QC Inspector to join our growing team in Lafayette, Indiana. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, technically skilled, highly organized, communicate clearly and have a proven ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Candidates' work history must represent increased levels of responsibility on a progressive basis throughout their career.
The Electrical Quality Owner's Representative is responsible for representing the owner's interests in the quality oversight of electrical construction, installation, testing, and commissioning activities for a semiconductor manufacturing facility. This role ensures that electrical systems are installed in accordance with project specifications, drawings, applicable codes, industry standards, and owner requirements.
The position requires strong experience with semiconductor or advanced manufacturing facilities, including High / medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution, cleanroom electrical systems, grounding, UPS systems, lighting, controls, instrumentation interfaces, and commissioning support.
Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee electrical quality activities on behalf of the owner during construction, installation, testing, and turnover.
  • Review electrical drawings, specifications, submittals, inspection test plans, method statements, and quality documentation.
  • Monitor contractor and subcontractor work to verify compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, NEC/NFPA requirements, local codes, and owner standards.
  • Perform field inspections of electrical installations, including cable tray, conduit, grounding, switchgear, transformers, panels, lighting, receptacles, cleanroom electrical infrastructure, and equipment connections.
  • Support quality walkdowns, punch list development, deficiency tracking, and corrective action closure.
  • Review and verify electrical testing documentation, including megger testing, continuity checks, torque reports, grounding tests, relay testing, and functional testing.
  • Coordinate with engineering, construction, commissioning, safety, and operations teams to resolve quality issues.
  • Participate in factory acceptance tests, site acceptance tests, pre-functional checks, and commissioning activities as required.
  • Track nonconformance reports, quality observations, RFIs, field changes, and inspection records.
  • Ensure contractors maintain complete and accurate turnover packages, including as-builts, test reports, certifications, inspection records, and commissioning documentation.
  • Identify risks to electrical quality, schedule, safety, or operability and escalate issues to owner leadership.
  • Support continuous improvement of project quality processes and lessons learned.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred; equivalent field experience may be accepted.
  • Minimum 7-10 years of electrical construction, quality, commissioning, or owner's representative experience.
  • Experience on semiconductor, data center, pharmaceutical, battery, cleanroom, or other mission-critical manufacturing projects strongly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, NETA, and applicable local regulations.
  • Experience reviewing electrical quality documentation, inspection reports, test records, and turnover packages.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, cable schedules, panel schedules, and specifications.
  • Strong understanding of electrical installation quality requirements for high-reliability facilities.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and issue-resolution skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with contractors, engineers, inspectors, commissioning teams, and owner stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Semiconductor fab construction experience.
  • Experience with cleanroom protocols and tool install environments.
  • Knowledge of QA/QC systems, inspection test plans, and construction turnover processes.
  • NETA, NICET, OSHA 30, PMP, PE, or electrical journeyman/master license preferred.
  • Experience with Procore, BIM 360, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar project documentation platforms.

Key Systems Covered
  • Medium-voltage distribution
  • Low-voltage power distribution
  • Switchgear and transformers
  • MCCs and panelboards
  • UPS and emergency power systems
  • Grounding and bonding systems
  • Cable tray and conduit systems
  • Cleanroom electrical systems
  • Lighting and lighting controls
  • Fire alarm and life safety interfaces
  • Process tool electrical connections
  • Instrumentation and control interfaces
  • Electrical testing and commissioning systems

Why Join WWPS
This is a full-time, direct employment opportunity with Worldwide Professional Solutions. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid holidays and paid time off

This is a full-time position for World Wide Professional Solutions. We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, and a company match retirement plan. All benefits begin the first of the month following your start date.
World Wide Professional Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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