Q. What are the best career options after getting a bachelor's degree in civil engineering?

In history, civil engineering is the second oldest professional degree in the field of engineering after mechanical.

This critical and valuable branch of engineering is the best discipline for those who have an interest in design, construction, and creativity to build natural or physical environment.

Also known as Military Engineering, this field includes; road construction, metro rails, township planning, building construction, port construction, and many more.

Here is a list of few options that anyone with a civil engineering degree in India may consider.

Start a Job

For a beginner with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, the possible prospect of a job is that of a site engineer.

A job in the construction industry, real estate market, infrastructure, and project industry are a few options that one can take up.

The task of finding the right job can be made accessible by registering in all the major job portals.

GATE Exam If a job is not the right option at the moment, pursuing higher education is something worth a try.
M.Tech in Civil Engineering can further open many new prospects in the career field. Specialization can be done as per the candidate's choice in:

Structural Engineering,

Geotechnical Engineering,

Construction Management,

Environmental Engineering,

Traffic and Transportation Engineering,

Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering,

Geo-informatics

Transportation Engineering,

Water Resource Engineering.

Administered by Indian Institute of Technology, the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering or GATE is an option to pursue higher education in this field.
This examination will test the candidates on their comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in the fields of sciences and engineering.
Government Exams for Class one Post

Organized by the Union Public Services Commission (UPSC), Indian Engineering Services (IES) exam is the best option for candidates who aspire to do a government job.

Also referred to as the Engineering Services Examination (ESE), the exam is conducted annually to select class-1 officers who can meet the technical and managerial functions.

The exam is conducted to select candidates for over 588 posts.

Public Sector Undertakings (PSU) Job Opportunities

Technically strong candidates can directly apply for jobs at PSU's.

Most of the positions in the public services department are held by civil engineers. The selection is mainly dependent upon the GATE score of the candidate.

Some of the departments like the Department of Atomic Energy conduct their exams for recruitment.

State Government Jobs

Regular recruitment for graduates in civil engineering is done by the State Public Works Department (PED) and another engineering department.

It is comparatively easier to crack these jobs.

Besides, some of the bank job options are also available.

Pursue Higher Education

Common Admission Test or CAT can also be attempted with an engineering degree.

CAT is conducted by Indian Institute of Management, but the scores are accepted by almost all leading management institutes in India.

Fortunate candidates may also get admission through IIM.

MBA or Construction Project Management is another career prospect if the candidate wishes to shift to the field of management after attaining a bachelor's degree in civil engineering.

M.S. Degree Abroad

Many candidates also have an ambition of pursuing an M.S. degree in civil engineering abroad.

Graduate Record Examination or GRE is a standardized entrance examination that helps to secure admission in one of the reputed graduate schools in the United States of America.

The admission in top colleges will depend upon the GRE score. A score over and above 300 will help the candidates to choose from one of the top-ranking universities with a specialization of candidate's choice.

Civil Engineering Start-Up

The picture for startups in India is changing fast. The market despite having colossal potential is an untapped market. Therefore, there are very few names of civil engineering entrepreneurial venture in India.

A team of civil engineers can team up to innovate and come up with ideas for a better process of design as well as construction.

Choosing the right field is essential.

One of the most searched and discussed topic regarding job availability is pursuing a career in civil engineering.

Proper guidance and information about the right career prospects can help to decide with higher precision without losing valuable time.

It is therefore essential to have proper knowledge of the field before opting for it. Equally important is to know if the area is actually of interest to the candidate or not. Both play a vital role in anyone's career.