B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

Civil EngineeringCivil Engineering is basic and one of the most sought after professional engineering discipline, which deals with the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally available environment. The domain of civil engineering includes design, construction and maintenance of essential infrastructural facilities such as – roads, bridges, canals, dams and buildings.

The profession deals with a wide range 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 plethora of challenging career opportunities.Coastal Engineering

Practices of civil engineering takes place at various levels, including - in the public sector from municipal through to federal levels, and in the private sector from individual homeowners through to international companies.

Sub Disciplines:

There are 11 sub disciplines in Civil Engineering:

  • Construction Engineering

  • Earthquake Engineering

  • Environmental Engineering

  • Geotechnical Engineering/Soil Mechanics Engineering.

  • Water Resources Engineering

  • Materials Engineering

  • Structural Engineering

  • Surveying

  • Transportation Engineering

  • Municipal or Urban Engineering


  • Career prospects:
    Civil Engineers can find jobs in Government agencies, private and public sector industries, research and teaching institutions etc.

    Job opportunities for civil engineers are expected to increase with fast growth in infrastructure sector and as fast as the average for all jobs. However, the construction industry is vulnerable to fluctuations in the economy. Civil engineers will always be in demand to maintain and repair existing facilities and structures and to design new ones. After doing civil engineering, one can look for jobs in road projects, building work, consultancy firms, quality testing laboratories or housing societies. According to experts, there is a high demand for experienced civil engineers in developed countries.

    Civil engineers are employed in all the major construction projects undertaken by the state or central government, the railways, private construction companies, military, engineering services, consultancy services etc. Civil engineering professionals can also go in for research and take up teaching or they can open their own independent consultancy services.

    3 comments:

    1. Civil engineering is the most popular branch among students because it has wide scope and students want to make great career in this field. Nice post!
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    2. Civil engineering is fast growing and booming sector among students because it has good future scope. Many students are choosing the branch for engineering. Thanks!
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    3. The author of this post has given thorough information on civil engineering and its career prospects. CMR University, Bangalore, offers B.Tech in Civil Engineering, This branch of engineering includes the different streams such as structural, geotechnical, transportation, hydraulics and environmental engineering. To bridge the gap between curriculum and industry, the department organizes lectures from eminent industry experts. The department collaborates with industries, government and non- government organizations to offer quality-engineering services. For more information, you can visit CMR University website.

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