Civil Engineering

High-rise buildings, bridges, subway stations, stunning airports, highways and hydroelectric dams are some of the interesting hallmarks of human civilization and urbanization. Civil engineering teaches us how to construct infrastructure and create an environment which will be conducive for living in the modern era.

Civil Engineering has come a long way. It is a profession which has helped in building and transcending knowledge as how to build and create physical environment and make this world a better and convenient place to live. Civil engineering as a profession has explored the idea which aided us in leading a quality life.  Thus, if you have an idea that can help to make this world a better place to live, then a career in civil engineering can be a possible choice for you.

The discipline of Civil Engineering deals with the various aspects of planning, designing, construction, maintenance and modification of physical structure and naturally built environment.

The discipline offers a huge umbrella and covers varied aspects ranging from geotechnical engineering to structural engineering, environmental to material, forensic to hydrology.

Civil Engineering is considered as a single largest branch among all the engineering branches. It is the also second oldest discipline after military engineering.

• Bridge design technician
• Construction engineering technician
• Structural design technologist
• Supervisor, architectural and engineering technologists and technicians
• Materials testing technologist
• Environmental technician

• Technician, civil engineering
• Technician, road traffic
• Urban planning technician
• Technician, highway
• Railway technician
• Executive and managerial functions

India needs technology revolution in the country. In this regard, the industry requires huge numbers of engineers to tap the untapped spaces domestically and overseas. Since India’s construction sector is forecasted to grow at 7 – 8% each year over the next decade, the industry is seeking to spread its wings in every corner of the country. The industry has an increased international penetration besides meeting the advancing domestic demands. The U.S Bureau of Labour Statistics has predicted that job opportunities will increase by 20% for the profession between 2012 and 2022, citing a continued demand for civil engineers.

Therefore, there is a rising demand of potential civil engineers to fill these gaps having vast potential. Since the industrial expansion is phenomenal, civil engineering is seen as a promising career option among the young aspirants.

The industry offers multiplicity of roles for skilled professionals. Some of the job roles are as follows:

• Research, Planning, designing, management of structure.
• Construction, installation, and modification of structure.
• Rectifying issues and problems using scientific principles/fundamentals.
• Execution/implementation, operation of the defined plan.
• Monitoring developments and assessing options.
• Synchronizing work with other engineers.