Civil Engineers have traditionally been one of the most well-respected career choices available to students from an engineering background. However, due to the recent Information Technology boom and the expansion of the software industry, the domain of civil engineering has been sidelined. However, the civil engineering sector has bounced back strongly to cater to the rising needs of the development of credible and sustainable infrastructure in both public as well as the private sector.

• Public Sector: Traditionally, civil engineers have found employment in public sector enterprises, which needs expansive development of public infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, public buildings, irrigation and other similar projects.
• Private Sector: However, recently the private sector has started offering more number of jobs to civil engineers compared to the public sector; thanks to the growing real estate sector. Apart from this, many private agencies have started working as consultants for government agencies to undertake public sector work as well; this has again led to the expansion of job opportunities in this field.
• International Market: According to many reports, the international market has been experiencing a severe shortage of civil engineering especially in developed countries. So, civil engineering can also be an ideal choice for students who are looking for rewarding career choices aboard.

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“Lots of job opportunities are available for the Civil Engineers in both sectors”. By modern civilization and facilitation of the current period, there are rich opportunities for civil engineers in the entire world. Every country is in the race of development. A civil engineer can play a vital role in doing so. Yes, you can be a part of this development. You had chosen this field for today and now is the time to prove yourself. You need to have enthusiasm and ability. Trigger yourself and find the right career. You can be a part of building developers, town developers, canal works, city planners, road & rail transport developers, dam & bridge developers, and any workplace wherein the building/construction/physical creativity or natural resourcing creativity is involved. After the completion of a degree in civil engineering, you can go for the public/private sector or government sector as well.

Here are some reputed firms which require civil engineers whenever:

• Emmar Properties
• Marafiz Contracting
• European Contracting
• Ralls Contracting
• Black Cat Eng
• Sedrat Al Khaleej
• Silver Falkon
• Contromet
• MedGulfPunj Lloyds Ltd
• White Young
• PCC
• Shapoorji and Pallonji
• Al Jadeed
• Double Crown
• Specialized Contracting
• Unicon Development Constructions
• PAC Constructions

Pay Package for Civil Engineers

Civil Engineers are well-paid professionals from engineering backgrounds. In addition to the ongoing real estate boom, the recent policy measures announced by the government have led to an increase in the demand for civil engineers across the country. The lack of credible candidates to fill these vacancies has resulted in a significant hike in the pay packages being offered to civil engineers in India.

• Diploma Holder: A civil engineering diploma holder will be offered an entry-level position as a junior engineer with a pay package in the range of Rs 8,000 and Rs 10,000 per month.
• Civil Engineering Graduate: Candidates holding B. Tech in civil engineering degree joining infrastructure sector as fresher will be offered anywhere between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000 per month.
• Experienced Civil Engineers: Experienced civil engineers, who possess 3-4 years of significant work experience in planning and executing infrastructural projects can expect a package of Rs 30,000 to 50,000 per month.

In India, a student who has cleared the degree in civil engineering can get the offer of salary started from 5 lakh per annum up to 20+ lakh per annum.

In abroad the salary started from the $60000/annum to $100000/annum.

There is no criterion of salary for the brilliant or experienced candidate.

When it comes to pay packages, the private sector is known to be a better paymaster compared to the public sector; but it does suffer from frequent layoffs and recessions.

Career Pros Details

• Good pay: Skilled and qualified civil engineers often get to enjoy decent pay packages. The quality of the college from which one pursues the course plays an integral role in determining the salary package.
• Job availability: Civil engineering is a core branch of engineering. It is also called an evergreen branch. Most core branches generate better job opportunities (compared to other engineering branches).
• Chance to work abroad: This is especially true in cases of Gulf countries. Civil engineers are in huge demand over there. Pay package is also much better than what it is in India.
• Excellent Government job opportunities: Civil engineers have access to a wide variety of government job posts. Armed forces, Indian Railways, PWDs, NHAI, Municipal corporations, Housing boards etc are known to recruit them on a regular basis.
• Job satisfaction: Civil engineers design and build things. They are capable of designing and building structures like bridges, roads, stadiums, sewer systems, houses etc. They are capable of touching the lives of people directly through their work.
• Respected profession: Thanks to the point mentioned above, civil engineers have cemented a place of their own in society. It is a respected profession.
• Access to multiple job roles/profiles: Civil engineers may don roles such as – supervisor, field officer, project manager, design specialist, research candidate etc.
• A unique blend of technical expertise and creativity: It is a profession where you may express your creativity, problem-solving skills and technical expertise. In short, you won’t be bored and work. You’ll always be motivated and mentally stimulated.
• Away from small cubicle: Lot of civil engineers have access to site work. If you don’t like typical cubicle work setup, you will love working outdoors! This profession takes civil engineers to different locations and environments – hilly areas, seashore, villages, forests etc.

Career Cons Details

• Long working hours: Many times, projects can be testing and challenging. Deadlines can be hard to meet. Such situations could often result in long and tough working hours. It is not uncommon to see civil engineers work in long shifts to see through projects.
• Hazards at the work site: A project site hosts huge construction machinery, vehicles, building materials etc. Dust, sharp tools, pollution, fire and work accidents etc are common occurrences at many work sites.
• Remote locations: Working outdoors could be fun for some. But it is not true in the cases of many people. Civil engineers may end up working at some remote and hostile areas. While it could be fun for some, many engineers don’t really enjoy it!
• Increased liability (and thus pressure): Civil engineers usually design and build structures. These structures usually have high strategic, commercial and political value. A lot of planning, calculation and effort must be put into the design of construction of such structures. An eye for detail is something that civil engineers must-have. Errors can have dire consequences. This increased liability often leads to pressure (in case of civil engineers).
• Other problems: Other notable problems include – political interference & pressure, protests from locals (near or at the site), dealing with corruption, legal disputes, labour disputes and vandalism.

• Technical training
• Mathematical skills
• Written communication skills
• Oral communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making