Engineer – Power Distribution

Aliases: Electrical Engineer

Industry/Sector(s): Power

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Engineer – Power Distribution is expected to perform include:

Overlooking all installation related activities including erection and commissioning of power distribution systems
Supervising and maintaining the power distribution system

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is not a desk job
May need to handle a team of
Local travelling may be a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs may not be available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system is not available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Preferably, BE/B.Tech. (electrical)
Certified training for Engineer – Power Distribution (programme aligned to PSS/Q7001 released by Power Sector Skill Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Well-versed in performing engineering and co-ordination activities as and when required
Knowledge of power distribution system installation
Proficient in substation erection and commissioning
Knowledge of network layout, schematic and design drawing of substation

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Time management skills
Problem-solving skills
Decision-making skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Colleges offering engineering across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Helper → Technician → Operator → Engineer – Power Distribution → Supervisor → Project Manager

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For new entrants - Rs 41,600 to Rs 58,300 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Some organizations hire new entrants too

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Power units

KEYWORDS

Electrical Engineer
Engineer – Power Distribution

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2151.0302	Engineer – Power Distribution
ISCO 2008	2151	Electrical Engineers
NIC 2008	42202; 35109	Construction/erection and maintenance of power, telecommunication and transmission lines; Collection and distribution of electric energy to households, industrial, commercial and other users n.e.c.
QP Reference	PSS/Q7001	Engineer – Power Distribution
NSQF	Level 6	Not available

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