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How to get a job in Civil Engineering?

Career Opportunities In Civil Engineering 1 Civil Engineering

Civil engineers design, build and shape the world around us. They're involved in the construction and maintenance of public works such as bridges, dams, roads, railways, pipelines, airports, hospitals, and schools. The construction industry holds a lot of potential for aspirants to build a successful career.

There are numerous departments you can choose from.

To name a few – 

  • Drafting
  • Structural Design Engineering
  • Building Information Modeling
  • Site/Project Management
  • Tendering & Estimation
  • Contracts Management

Even though there are a considerable amount of opportunities in the civil industry, aspirants are unable to find a job. The reason behind this is the lack of knowledge a student gains from college. Even after studying for 4-6 years at your degree course, you are unable to meet the requirements of these organizations in the industry. 

The main reason for such hardship in the employment market is the gap that has formed over. The requirements of companies in the civil department are completely different from the syllabus offered by the universities and colleges. 

As a fellow individual, you need to understand the prerequisites of the market, assess your skill set and knowledge, and work on these gaps to become a complete package for these organizations. 

Another problem faced by aspirants of civil engineering is the syllabus they study to gain knowledge ends up creating confusion in their minds. 

Students cannot set their minds on their passion, interest, and strengths but instead are juggling around with subjects that have little to no relevance. 

Let’s take the example of Dheeraj, a fellow student in the civil engineering branch. He is in the final year of his engineering journey, working towards getting a job at the top construction company in his city. 

Dheeraj has always been attentive in college, studied hard for his exams, and even managed to get a great aggregate score in his college life. During his placement interview, he was asked about the software he mastered that could be beneficial for making a draft for the design. 

Even though Dheeraj was good with AutoCAD, as he practiced a lot throughout his college life, he wasn’t able to stand up to the expectation of the interviewer. Just being good at software won’t help you get a job. You need to understand the requirements of your client, assess the situation, and deliver the most appropriate solution. 

In the case of Dheeraj, he was asked to draft a home design according to Vastu Shastra, but he had little to no knowledge about the topic. To get a job in the civil industry, you need to be a complete package for your employee to succeed in your career.

To succeed in the industry, you need to assess yourself thoroughly. To understand your strengths, follow these steps – 

  • Identify your interest/passion.
  • Develop your skills according to the requirements of the organization. 
  • Leave no stones unturned when it comes to gaining knowledge about the field. 
  • Be quick on your feet when it comes to assessing the requirements and solving them. 
  • It is significant to develop your people skills as you have to interact with a lot of them related to the civil engineering ecosystem. 
  • Try to be a solution to your company’s problems. Understand what they are looking for and develop your skill set accordingly.

Conclusion

There are a plethora of opportunities in the ocean of Civil Engineering, you just need to shape yourself according to their requirements to get a job and secure your future. 

If you are still directionless/confused about which career option is best for you, talk to a professional. We at E-construct will help you understand your strong point. Here, we offer professional courses that could help you hone your skill set, and gain the required knowledge and practical experience that can develop your dexterities and help you in the long run.