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Civil Engineer

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Who This Career is For?
Aspiring civil engineers should have an innate engineering personality and possess qualities like creativity & curiosity. Civil engineers should have an analytical mind and be detail-oriented. People skills are of sheer importance and civil engineers should be excellent team players because the work involves interaction with many people in a wide range of fields.

Civil engineers should also have good communication skills & interpersonal dynamics to comprehend the clients’ requirements. Communication is of fundamental importance to the success of a team. In this profession, a creative project will not receive support if it is missing correct engineering data. Therefore, a great deal of precision and accuracy is required in this career. One key factor that defines a successful civil engineer is the ability to plan down and implement to the tiniest detail.
Want to know more about it?
Civil engineers design & supervise infrastructure like roads, highways, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, pipelines & sewage systems. Civil engineering is one of the oldest types of engineering and involves modalities like design, construction, research and training. Specialties within civil engineering are vast, some of which are structural, environment, and transportation related.

Several factors that civil engineers must consider in their designs include costs, maintenance, and making sure the structure will stay intact during harsh climate. They must also take the local environment into account, anticipating natural disasters such as earthquakes as well as the stress of daily wear & tear. In short, citizens of a country rely on civil engineers to make secure structures for more efficient living. Therefore, their work is carried out according to proper specifications and safety standards.

A bachelor’s degree in engineering is needed for all engineering jobs at an entry level. College graduates with a degree in a science or mathematics may get some jobs. Some countries require civil engineers to be licensed in order to be able to offer services directly to the public. Obtaining a license requires 4 years of relevant work experience and passing of an examination to receive professional engineer certification. Beginning engineers often work under an experienced engineer to learn as much as possible. To teach engineering, further schooling and postgraduate degrees are needed.

To gain entry into engineering school, candidates will require a strong background in both math and science fields. Computer knowledge will also be helpful. During college, a prospective engineering student can choose a number of specialized courses in civil engineering. Some schools prepare students to directly enter the work field.

What are Salary Prospects?
In 2008, civil engineers had an average annual income of $78,000 in the US. In 2009, according to a survey, those with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering started at an average annual salary of $52,000.

In India, a freshe civil engineer can expect between Rs. 30,000 to Rs.40,000 per month depending on rank and seniority. After gaining experience, a civil engineer may receive a promotion to supervisor and can can earn Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 90,000 a month. Someone with 15-20 years’ experience can rake in upwards of Rs. 1 lakh a month
How is Life?
Civil engineers usually work in areas such as construction sites, manufacturing plants, laboratories or offices. The work requires such engineers to spend a fair amount of time outdoors. Supervisors for example may be required to spend their entire day at the construction site. Sometimes civil engineers work in places that are far away from cities such as outskirts or suburbs. Some may be required to travel, which may be frequent for those working in private firms. They may be required to do hefty amounts of technical and computer work as well, which necessitates familiarity with different schematics, maps, and drafting software.

A

civil engineer

can expect to work at least forty hours per week, with some projects taking up extra time and requiring more attention. Workload can get extremely intense as deadlines approach. Engineers must also take appropriate safety measures against chemicals and toxic materials from machinery.
What Perks come along with this career?
There is a high degree of job satisfaction because of the challenges and varying working conditions encountered in this career. By working in an office, on a computer, interacting with a client, being on site, leading teams etc. there is no degree of monotony in this profession.

Helping to build structures and contributing to society makes civil engineers feel a sense of accomplishment. Moreover, civil engineering is a vast field, and there are numerous specialization areas to choose from based on personal interest.
Which Downsides are there in this career?
Some drawbacks of this career include frequent travel and change of locations. Civil engineers are usually required to work long hours outdoors which may be exhausting especially if weather conditions are poor. Sometimes these engineers are required to work on Sundays and public holidays, and therefore personal & social life may be compromised.

There are a few mechanical and chemical safety precautions that need to be taken against heavy equipment and machinery to prevent ill health and unnecessary accidents. Moreover, compared to other disciplines of engineering, civil engineers make less money. Also, their work is subject to public scrutiny, which may be stressful for them.
How is Competition?
Civil engineering is expected to be very popular because existing structures will require replacement. In this technologically advanced world, with population growing and infrastructure aging, civil engineers will expect to have a steady employment in the future. However, exact numbers of civil engineering jobs will depend on a country’s construction needs, which indirectly rely on the economy.

It is likely that

civil engineer

jobs will increase much faster than the average for all occupations through 2018. Some job openings will occur to replace those who switch careers, transfer or retire. Civil engineers held about 278,400 jobs in 2008, 50% of which worked for agricultural & engineering firms, 25% worked with the government and the rest worked in construction.
Locations where this career is good?
Large cities of developing countries such as China, Malaysia, Singapore, & the Gulf (UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia) will have a greater need for competent civil engineers. Countries with poor economies may not have such bright opportunities.
Career Path
A student who wishes to get into civil engineering must take up physics, chemistry and maths in Class 12. After completing Class 12, students can opt for a BE or BTech degree in civil engineering. Admission to the degree programmes is usually through an entrance test.

One can also enroll for a diploma programme. The diploma holders have the option of upgrading to the bachelor’s level through the associate membership of the Institution of Engineers (AMIE)

Necessary Qualifications
B.Tech.
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User Comments

Pranit Saha  on 2014-06-19 02:38:40
civil engineering has a lot of scopes these days.u have a lot of options regarding subjects for your m.tech
RITHINKUMAR  on 2014-11-25 00:32:49
hi friends, i have completed B.Tech in civil engineering. please help me to find a job. my mobile no. is 09846681514

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