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Civil
Engineering
Introduction
Considered as one of the oldest
engineering disciplines, Civil
Engineering involves planning,
designing and executing structural
works. The profession deals with a
wide variety of engineering tasks
including designing, supervision and
construction activities of public
works like roads, bridges, tunnels,
buildings, airports, dams, water
works, sewage systems, ports etc.
and offers a multitude of
challenging career opportunities.
A civil engineer is responsible
for planning and designing a
project, constructing the project to
the required scale, and maintenance
of the product. A civil engineer
requires not only a high standard of
engineering knowledge but also
supervisory and administrative
skills. The planning part of their
work involves site investigation,
feasibility studies, creating
solutions to complications that may
occur and the actual designing of
structures. They have to work with
the guidelines of the local
government authority and get plans
approved by the relevant authority.
They may prepare cost estimates and
set construction schedules.
Construction work involves dealing
with clients, architects, government
officials, contactors and the
supervision of work according to
standards. Their work also involves
the maintenance and repair of the
project.
The major specialisations within
civil engineering are structural,
water resources, environmental,
construction, transportation,
geo-technical engineering etc. On
most projects, civil engineers work
in teams or in coordination with
many other engineers. They can find
work as a supervisor of a
construction site or a managerial
position or in design, research as
well as teaching in government
services or private concerns. They
can also work as independent
consultants.
Eligibility and course areas:
A bachelor's degree in Engineering
is the minimum requirement to become
a qualified civil engineer. Click
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Career Options and Job
Prospects: Civil Engineers
can find job in Government
departments, private and public
sector industry. Click
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Remuneration : The
earnings depend on the industries
employing civil engineers such as
Central or State government
departments or private
concerns. In India, a bachelor's
degree candidate in civil
engineering can receive a starting
salary of Rs.4000 up to Rs 7500
approximately with 2-3 years
experience. Click
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Institutes : IIT's
or Indian institute of Technology in
New Delhi, Mumbai, Guwahati, Kanpur,
Kharagpur are the most prestigious
Engineering institutions in India. Click
here to know contact addresses and
details of institutes
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