Career Options

# Career Options in Civil Engineering

 Introduction

Civil engineering is a diverse and exciting field that offers a wide range of career opportunities. From designing and constructing buildings and infrastructure to overseeing large-scale projects, civil engineers play a vital role in shaping the world around us. In this blog post, we will explore some of the most popular career options in civil engineering and provide insights into how you can build a successful career in this dynamic field.

Structural Engineering

Structural engineering is one of the most popular career options in civil engineering. Structural engineers are responsible for designing and analyzing the structural integrity of buildings, bridges, roads, and other infrastructure projects. They work closely with architects and construction teams to ensure that structures are safe, functional, and cost-effective.

Transportation Engineering

Transportation engineering is another important area of civil engineering that focuses on the design and maintenance of transportation systems, such as highways, railways, and airports. Transportation engineers work to improve the efficiency and safety of transportation networks, reduce traffic congestion, and enhance sustainability.

Environmental Engineering

Environmental engineering is a rapidly growing field within civil engineering that combines engineering principles with environmental science to address issues such as pollution control, waste management, and sustainable development. Environmental engineers work on projects that aim to protect and preserve the natural environment while meeting the needs of society.

Construction Management

Construction management is a career option in civil engineering that focuses on the planning, coordination, and supervision of construction projects. Construction managers are responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality standards. They oversee the work of contractors, subcontractors, and laborers to ensure that construction projects run smoothly.

Geotechnical Engineering

Geotechnical engineering is a specialized field within civil engineering that focuses on the behavior of soil and rock in relation to construction projects. Geotechnical engineers work to assess the stability of foundations, slopes, and underground structures, and to mitigate risks such as landslides, erosion, and soil settlement.

Water Resources Engineering

Water resources engineering is a career option in civil engineering that focuses on the management and conservation of water resources, such as rivers, lakes, and groundwater. Water resources engineers work on projects related to flood control, irrigation, water supply, and wastewater treatment. They play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and sustainable use of water resources.

Urban Planning

Urban planning is an interdisciplinary field that combines elements of civil engineering, architecture, geography, and public policy to shape the development of cities and communities. Urban planners work to create sustainable, livable, and inclusive urban environments by developing land use plans, zoning regulations, and transportation systems.

Conclusion

Civil engineering offers a wide range of career options for individuals interested in designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure that supports modern society. Whether you are passionate about structural engineering, transportation engineering, environmental engineering, construction management, geotechnical engineering, water resources engineering, or urban planning, there are numerous opportunities to pursue a rewarding career in this dynamic field. By acquiring the necessary education, skills, and experience, you can embark on a fulfilling and successful career in civil engineering.

Career in HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

Today, cooking and other services in the hospitality industry is a high flying career option. The skills of a chef today have become very modern and now combine passion, creativity and hard work for the art of cooking. To cater to the ever–growing hospitality industry and demand for professional and competent chefs, courses in food processing, catering technology and other relevant areas are being offered by different Universities/institutions and also the Hotel chains..

he hierarchy of chefs in hospitality industry is something like this:

• Executive Chef - He is in control of everything inside the kitchen including menu creation, personal management and business aspects.
• Sous Chef - He is the assistant chef and looks after menu-planning, costing and ordering.
• Expeditor - They usually make sure that the food is plated in time for the waiters to serve orders.
• Cooks and Assistants - They do assistance in various activities in the kitchen and other Departments in the Restaurant/Hotel

Courses

Following Courses are offered in hospitality and catering industry:-

• a)     -Specialized Certificates Courses
• b)     -Diploma Courses
• c)     -Bachelors courses
• d)     -Postgraduate courses
• e)     -MBA in Hospitality Management

Eligibility Criteria

For seeking admission to Certificate, Diploma and Bachelors courses is 10+2 and for PG courses is Bachelors courses

Job Prospects

After completion of a diploma or the certificate course in Hotel Management, one can join a hotel as an intern or cannot for apprenticeship after 10+2 directly. A trained chef with experience has many employment avenues in Hotels/restaurants, air catering, food processing companies, confectioneries, and corporate catering all require chefs. 

Chef Pay Package

Graduates become trainees, who after being trained are paid about between Rs.7,000 - Rs.10,000. Pay increases with experience.

Institutes/Universities

Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (21 centres located in New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Calcutta, Chandigarh, Chennai, Goa, Gurdaspur, Gwalior, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Mumbai, Srinagar and Thiruvananthapuram & other places) provide various courses in the hospitability industry. Besides various Universities/Institutes & Management Institutes also offer various courses  in Hospitality industry.

CAREERS IN PHARMACY

Knowledge and training in Pharmaceutics offers a wide array of career options to the students. Traditionally a qualification in pharmacy was associated with a lifetime career as a chemist helping the doctor in the hospital or chemist show.  The programme is no longer confined to the laboratories or classrooms and goes beyond the curriculum. The career options after the programme are also immense.  Contrary to popular perception, a career in pharmacy is not only challenging but lucrative.

Four year B Pharm programme and two year M.Pharma programme gave me an in-depth insight into the subject matter related to pharmacy and pharmaceutical industry, which gives benefits to the society at large.

Career options after completing B Pharm or M Pharm

• Teaching - B Pharm - First Class students are eligible to teach as lecturers in the D Pharm programme, where as M Pharm, First Class students can get a lecturer’s job in pharmacy degree colleges. 
• Pharmacist – Being in the health-related field, the B Pharm graduate can be Health-system Pharmacist or Hospital Pharmacist or Community Pharmacist.   
• Quality Assurance Health Manager
• Medical Transcription 
• Analytical Chemist of Quality Control Manager
• Sales and Marketing – Can work as Sales and Marketing manager for marketing and introduction of various drugs.
• Clinical Research - B Pharm/ M Pharm degree holders can take up career in clinical research.
• Data Manager - A pharmacist can seek employment as “Data Manager” to store the data in the computer and process it using software developed for the purpose.
• Regulatory Manager  - A pharmacy graduate can work as “Regulatory Manager”(RM) in companies in companies and contract research organisation.
• Career in Regulatory bodies - A Pharmacist can be absorbed in the Regulatory bodies like Food and Drug Administration. 
• B Pharm Science programme is considered as a paramedical programme.  The B Pharm Science graduates can therefore work in hospitals as hospital pharmacist or community pharmacist in medical establishments.   

CAREERS IN ARCHITECTURE

      Architecture means the art and science of designing buildings and other physical structures. However, over the past few years the concept has changed into a wholly different form or appearance from dealing in urban design and landscape architecture to construction of furniture.

 

     COURSES

       Aspiring architects need either a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (BArch) or Diploma in Architecture. The basic eligibility criterion for BArch courses is class XII or equivalent, from a recognised board/university with a minimum of 50% in science subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics). Besides, the candidate needs to clear an architecture entrance examination. These days at the undergraduate level, architecture students are also given an overview of areas related to architecture -  such as urban or rural planning, interior design, urban design, transport planning, landscape design, urban or building conservation, design of sustainable buildings, construction management, architecture theory, history and pedagogy, etc. Besides educational qualifications, a person should possess observation skills, creativity, analytical and mathematical ability etc. to succeed as an architect.

·         Specialisations such as building sciences, building material engineering, project management, urban planning, urban design, landscape architecture, environment planners, software related disciplines  have emerged in this field and are more lucrative.