Electrical engineering is one of the newer branches of engineering, and dates back to the late 19th century. It is the branch of engineering that deals with the technology of electricity. Electrical engineers work on a wide range of components, devices and systems, from tiny microchips to huge power station generators.

Early experiments with electricity included primitive batteries and static charges. The advent of the modern age is marked by the introduction of electricity to homes, businesses and industry, all of which were made possible by electrical engineers.

Since its early beginnings, the field of electrical engineering has grown and branched out into a number of specialized categories, including power generation and transmission systems, motors, batteries and control systems. Electrical engineering also includes electronics, which has itself branched into an even greater number of subcategories, such as radio frequency (RF) systems, telecommunications, remote sensing, signal processing, digital circuits, instrumentation, audio, video and optoelectronics.

Employment Opportunities For Diploma Holders in Electrical Engineering

Keeping present scenario in view following employment opportunities are visualized in different sectors of employment for diploma holders in Electrical Engineering

Manufacturing Industry

The Electrical diploma holder will be able to execute following activities: –

  • Planning and execution for Electrical installation
  • Electrical installations and Maintenance of DG Set
  • Electrical Power Distribution and Maintenance
  • Maintenance of Industrial Electrical System
  • Repair and Maintenance of Electrical Machines and Equipment
  • Quality Control for Electrical systems – Energy Conservation
  • Assistance in Research and Development
  • Assistance in Planning, Designing and Detailing
  • Shop-floor Management
  • Electrical Safety Measures
  • Estimate for Electrical Installations
  • Inventory Management – Marketing and Sales
  • Use of PLC and Microcontrollers.

Government Departments such as Electricity Board, MES, PWD, Railways, Air bases, Airports, Defence, Thermal, Hydro and Nuclear Power Stations and other Boards and Corporations

The Electrical diploma holder will be able to execute following type of activities in above mentioned Government Departments:

  • Assistance in Planning and Design of Electrical generation, transmission, distribution and protection system including testing, quality control
  • Estimating for electrical installation
  • Construction, erection and commissioning of lines and Sub-stations
  • Electrical Safety measures
  • Operation and Maintenance of Lines and Sub-stations/underground cables
  • Tariffs and Calculations of bills for consumption of electricity
  • Inventory Management – Repair and Maintenance of Electrical Machines/ Equipment
  • Assist in Operation and maintenance of Generating and sub-stations
  • Preventive maintenance and condition monitoring – Programming of PLC
  • Electric Traction Systems

Hospitals, Commercial Complexes, Service Sector Organizations like Hotels, Tourist-Resorts, high-rise buildings, Cinema/Theater Halls etc.

The diploma holder in electrical engineering will be involved in following type of activities in above mentioned Service Sector Organizations:

  • Layout of wiring circuit, planning and execution for Electrical Installation
  • Standby or captive Power Generation and its Distribution
  • Maintenance of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
  • Preventive maintenance of Electrical Systems of Lifts, Air-Conditioning Plants etc.
  • Inventory Management
  • Estimation for electrical repair and maintenance work

Self Employment

Following type of self-employment opportunities are available to the diploma holder in electrical engineering:

  • Trading of Electrical Goods
  • Establishing Repair and Maintenance Unit/ Centre
  • Free Lancer for Repair and Maintenance of House-hold Electrical and Electronic Gadgets such as: Washing Machines, Geysers, Air Conditioners, Coolers and electrical installations etc.
  • Electrical contractor
  • Motor Winding Unit
  • Auto-electrical Work
  • Service sector (AMC)
  • Microcontroller based systems for different applications

Learning Outcomes Of Diploma Programme in Electrical Engineering

At the end of the programme, a diploma holder in Electrical Engineering will be able to:

1. Communicate effectively in English with others
2. Apply basic principles of mathematics to solve engineering problems
3. Apply basic principles of physics and chemistry to solve engineering problems
4. Prepare computerized reports, presentations using IT tools and computer application software
5. Prepare and interpret drawings of engineering components
6. Use cutting tools and tooling for fabrication of jobs by following safe practices during work
7. Use energy conservation methods in various systems
8. Use appropriate procedures for preventing environmental pollution and energy conservation
9. Analyze AC circuits and apply electromagnetic induction principles in various electrical equipments and machines
10. Test various active and passive components like resistor, inductor, capacitor, diode, transistor and use them as an amplifier and voltage stabilizer
11. Select and use right kind of quality of electrical material required for a particular operation.
12. Plan and execute given task/project as team member/leader
13. Read and interpret drawings related to electrical machines, equipment and wiring installations
14. Assemble distribution and extension boards and construct alarm and indicating circuits using relays, bells and push buttons
15. Operate and maintain DC shunt, series and compound motors and three phase transformers
16. Use measuring instruments, tools and testing devices for varied field applications
17. Repair and maintain UPS and storage batteries and control speed of DC shunt motor and universal motor
18. Design and use flip-flops, A/D and D/A converters in digital circuits
19. Use MATLAB, SCILAB for designing and finding solutions to problems related to electrical systems
20. Programme and develop microcontroller based systems
21. Use of PLC and make suitable ladder logic programmes for different applications
22. Operate and maintain indoor and outdoor substations and prepare estimate for HT/LT (OH and underground cables) lines
23. Operate and demonstrate microcontroller and PLC based systems in electrical control circuits for domestic and industrial processes
24. Design cable trenches, lay underground cables and find faults in transmission/ distribution system
25. Estimate and determine the cost of wiring installation, HT/LT overhead lines, Pole mounted Substation and prepare a tender document for a particular job
26. Plan and execute minor projects related to electrical engineering
27. Handle electrical energy based equipments for electric traction systems
28. Manage resources effectively at the workplace
29. Use measuring instruments for measurement of electrical or non-electrical quantities
30. Apply the working principle of a mini hydro plant, fuel cells, thermo electric power, geothermal and tidal energy conversion methods
31. Troubleshoot various auto electrical faults
32. Apply all the knowledge and skill gained through various courses in solving a live problem/project in the industry
33. Test and install various electrical equipment and machines