Civil Engineers can find job in Government departments, private and
public sector industries, research and teaching institutions etc. Job
opportunities for civil engineers are expected to increase as fast as
the average for all jobs, although the construction industry is vulnerable
to fluctuations in the economy. Civil engineers will always be needed
to maintain and repair existing facilities and structures and to construct
new ones. After doing B.Tech, one can look for jobs in road projects,
building work, consultancy firms, quality testing laboratories or housing
societies. The experts say there is a high demand for experienced civil
engineers in developed countries.
Civil engineers are employed in all the major construction projects carried
out by the state or central government, the railways, private construction
companies, military, engineering services, consultancy services etc. Civil
engineering graduates can also go in for research and take up teaching
or they can open their own independent consultancy services.
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.15000
up to Rs.20000 approximately with 2-3 years experience. With more experience
or as an established independent consultant one could earn more.
Companies abroad in Singapore, UAE etc pay around Rs1,00,000 for candidates
with 2-3 years experience. In USA, according to a salary survey by the
National Association of Colleges and Employers, a bachelor's degree candidate
as an initial salary offers averaging $30,616 a year, master's degree
candidates received an average offer of $44,080, and Ph.D. candidates
were offered $53,280. Average salary of engineers employed by the federal
government is about $60,078.
