Civil Engineer

A Civil Engineer is a specialist who designs and constructs infrastructure. This profession includes the idea, design, and building of all components of this process from the ground up or the renovation of an existing facility.

A Civil Engineer's typical roles are listed below:

• Geotechnical Engineers: They carry out routine interface tasks, help design and execute underground mining operations and assess and choose the most appropriate techniques and processes to create cost-effective and effective applications.
• Highway Engineers: They are in charge of keeping accurate records of construction site activities daily, collecting data in the field to calculate progress compensations, and producing reports that are needed to track progress, safety, quality, schedule, and budget.

A Civil Engineer's roles and responsibilities include the following:

• Supervising the evaluation of the project and its specifications, determining the feasibility and impact of site due diligence, planning the preliminary layout and final engineering design, and creating architectural drawings and schematic designs by project specifications.
• Examining and evaluating the project's plans, drawings, specifications, and other related documents, establishing the project's budget, timetable, and scope and assisting other engineering and skilled personnel in various tasks and projects.
• Managing the deliverables on schedule and within the budget, leading and guaranteeing standard civil engineering discipline in plans and drawings, and cooperating and negotiating with construction teams, architects, and outside project developers and consultants.

Major educational qualifications required for Civil Engineer are:

• Bachelor's or Graduate's Degree in civil engineering, construction engineering technology, or electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD and CAD Software.
• Prior experience in a consulting position.
• A leader and problem solver with a demonstrated collaborative work ethic.
• Experience with calculus and statistics.
• Demonstrated skill in project design.
• Fluency in surveying and site design.
• Fluency in sediment control, erosion control, sanitary sewer management, and digging.
• Strict attention to detail.
• Can produce cost estimates.

If one works hard enough, the Civil Engineering career path has a lot to offer. However, to pursue a career in Civil Engineering, one must first earn a Professional Engineering (PE) license, as only licensed engineers are permitted to take on duties for public projects. Individuals with sufficient expertise in Civil Engineering may advance to senior roles, such as Project Managers or Functional Managers of Design, Construction, Operation, or Maintenance. Some alternative job roles available for Civil Engineer are:

• Project Engineer: Manages and oversees various engineering projects, ensuring efficient and timely completion.
• Transportation Engineer: Designs and plans transportation systems and infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient movement of people and goods.
• Water Resources Engineer: Specializes in the management and development of water resources, including the design of water supply and wastewater systems.
• Civil Project Engineer: Leads and manages civil engineering projects, overseeing construction and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Geotechnical Engineer: Conducts studies and analysis to assess soil and rock properties, providing recommendations for construction projects.
• Construction Engineer: Manages and supervises construction projects, ensuring quality and adherence to design plans and specifications.
• Structural Civil Engineer: Designs and analyzes structures to ensure their safety, stability, and resistance to various forces and loads.
• Director of Public Works: Oversees and manages public infrastructure projects and services, ensuring their effective operation and maintenance.

According to India Today, the number of engineers graduating is close to 1.5 million annually, and by 2020, 80 million people are projected to work in the construction business. India would require over four million Civil Engineers in the next ten years to fully realize the burgeoning potential of the planned infrastructure and the real estate market.
Joint research by the real estate organization NAREDCO (National Real Estate Development Council) and KPMG (Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler) projects that by 2030, India's real estate and construction sector will rank third worldwide. By 2022, it is anticipated that this industry will employ more than 75 million people, making it India's largest employer. In addition, the research estimates that India's urban population will increase to more than 580 million by 2030.