Electrical Engineering
Bachelor in Electrical Engineering
Career paths
Power system engineer
Plans and analyses how electricity is generated, transmitted and distributed.
Protection engineer
Designs the relays and settings that keep faults from damaging the grid.
Electrical design engineer
Designs wiring, lighting and power systems for buildings and plants.
Substation or transmission engineer
Builds and maintains substations and high-voltage transmission lines.
Hydropower electrical engineer
Handles the generators, switchyards and controls of hydropower plants.
Electrical maintenance engineer
Keeps electrical equipment and machines in factories and plants running safely.
Automation engineer
Programs controllers and systems that run machines and processes automatically.
Where graduates work
- Nepal Electricity Authority and power utilities
- Hydropower developers
- Electrical contractors and consultancies
- Manufacturing and industrial plants
- Building services and design firms
- Research and teaching institutions
Further study
IOE offers master's programs in Power System Engineering, Distributed Generation Engineering, and Power Electronics and Drives. Graduates also go abroad for MSc study in power systems, renewable energy and electrical engineering.
Where to study BEL
7 colleges teach BEL, including 3 IOE constituent campuses.
