What's Next After BTech? Your Guide to Career and Education Paths

What’s Next After BTech? Your Guide to Career and Education Paths

Completing a BTech in Civil Engineering opens up a wide array of opportunities for further education, certifications, and career paths. For the fiscal year 2024-2025, India has allocated a significant amount towards infrastructure development. This literally means civil Engineering, be it road, railways, cities, airports so and so. This much amount of infrastructure development means this much amount of job openings will be popping up in civil engineering sector.

The sector is one of the oldest Engineering sector, in-fact the oldest one, as you grow older in this sector, so as your experience, you will never get outdated like some other sector. During your four year engineering course the things you study is highly distinct. Say structural engineering, one among the many subjects you learn deals with the structural aspect of a construction, while geotechnical deal with the soil, transportation deals with roads, railways etc and environmental deals with water treatment, sewage treatment and so on. Just by this itself you can see how unique each section of civil engineering is to each other. In a nutshell this signifies about the opportunities that is in front of you.

What are your chances and where?

A Civil Engineering graduate mainly has following opportunities

• Indian Engineering Service (IES)

• Public Sector Undertaking (PSU)

• Assistant Engineer and Junior Engineer job in government Sector

• Establishing your own Construction firm

• Site Engineering Job in Private Sector

Expected Salary in Each sector

Indian Engineering Service (IES)

This is the top most level exam in the field of Civil Engineering which happen every year. Any Civil Engineering graduate can appear for this exam. This is the toughest level exam in Civil Engineering Sector

Public Sector Undertaking (PSU)

This includes the government controlled firms like BPCL, HCL, IOC, ONGC, NTPC etc. the job is highly prestigious. The recruitment of these jobs happen through GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) exam. This too happen in each year, though the GATE exam mainly is considered as the entrance exam for post-graduation in civil engineering, PSU recruitment too happen along with this exam based on the rank you acquire.

Classification of PSU’s

Public Sector under taking companies based on their revenue and turn over, they are classified into three

• Maharatna

The Maharatna Companies Are Those Companies That Can Raise An Investment Ceiling Of Rs. 5,000 Crore And Are Free To Decide On Investments Up To 15% Of Their Net Worth In A Project without taking any government approval. It is the top of the chart, there are 10 Maharatna in India, IOC, ONGC, BHEL etc are the few among. The salary package is between Rs 60,000 to 1,80,000.

• Navaratna

The Navratna Companies Are Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) That Can Invest Up To Rs. 1000 Crore Or 15% Of Their Net Worth On A Single Project Without Seeking Approval From the Government. This comes secondary and has there are 14 Navaratna in India . REC, PGCIL, NHPC etc are few examples. Depending on the designation, the salary package will be between Rs 60,000 to 1,80,000

• Miniratna

This comes third in which category 1 consist of 62 no’s and category 2 of 12 no’s. Miniratna Category 1 Companies are those which have made profits continuously for the last three years or earned a net profit of Rs. 30 crore or more in one of the three years. Miniratna Category 2 Companies are those which have made profits continuously for the last three years and should have a positive net worth. Depending on the designation, the salary package will be between Rs 40,000 to 1,40,000

How to Enter a PSU After B.Tech in Civil Engineering

1. Preparation for GATE

GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is a national-level exam that assesses your understanding of undergraduate engineering subjects. Collect the GATE syllabus for Civil Engineering and study standard textbooks, reference materials, and past question papers. Depending on your preference, you can join a coaching institute or prepare on your own with a structured study plan

2. Appear for GATE

Register for the GATE exam on the official GATE website, fill in the application form, and pay the examination fee. Take the GATE exam on the scheduled date, which includes multiple-choice questions and numerical answer-type questions. Results are typically announced about a month after the exam. A good GATE score is crucial for PSU recruitment. 

3. Applying to PSUs

Various PSUs like ONGC, NTPC, BHEL, GAIL, and SAIL recruit through GATE. Monitor their official websites for recruitment notifications. When PSUs announce their recruitment, apply by submitting the required forms and your GATE score. 

4. Selection Process

PSUs will shortlist candidates based on their GATE scores. Shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in group discussions and personal interviews. Some PSUs may conduct additional tests. Final selections are based on performance in GATE, group discussions, and interviews. Successful candidates will receive offer letters.

5. Joining the PSU

PSUs generally conduct a medical examination to ensure candidates meet health standards. After joining, you may undergo training and a probation period before being confirmed as a permanent employee.

Assistant Engineer and Junior Engineer jobs in government sector

Writing the respective exams of state or central government for Assistant engineer and Junior Engineer will fetch you jobs. What all departments are making recruitment, the graduates can apply. These exams might not happen every year. Details of the openings and chance in government sector in kerala is mentioned in detail later in this article.

Establishing your own Construction Firm

This is something which requires certain amount of capital from your side along with your knowledge. Being your own boss is the best thing to do. Persistence and patience is the one you need to posses in this scenario.

Site Engineering Jobs in Private Sector

This is where majority of the civil engineering graduates ends up after graduation. May be through campus placement or through off campus drive.  Placement options available in core Civil Engineering Sector compared to their Streams like Computer science, Electronics and communication is minimal for BTech graduates. Few might manage  to get placed in civil sector, while some changes their career to IT sector after placement and a vast majority of Civil Engineering graduates awaits for proper core civil job. Jobs in private sector in Civil Field is challenging. Majority of the graduates end up in Civil Site Engineering jobs at a minimal pay. Looking forward to the off campus drive, graduates find their job.

Doing site engineering job in a multi-national company is always beneficial, while doing it in a small scale construction firm is all about gaining some experience for your next step, while some build a career through this path.

Sending your resume to construction companies around you is a simple first step you can take in your quest or attending off campus drives, this should happen only when you fail to obtain a job through campus placements.

Quantity Surveyor

All construction projects have a cost and a budget. The project becomes efficient and profitable when the costs are managed efficiently. It is in the management of the cost and budget that the role of the Quantity Surveyor becomes relevant and vital. From the moment a plan is drawn until the construction project has been completed, a quantity surveyor is likely to be involved in a legal, technical and financial capacity. He manages and control costs in construction projects which may involve use of a range of management procedures and technical tools to achieve this goal. He prepares standardized schedule of quantities of various works involved, construction materials needed and labour force required for accomplishing the projects. 

The technique of measuring quantities from drawings, sketches and specification prepared by architects and engineers for the preparation of Tender/Contract documents is known as taking off. The quantities so taken are used to prepare bills of quantities which usually are in accordance with a published standard method of measurement (SMM).

Chances in Kerala Government Sector

But being a civil engineering graduate its always advisable to  find a State government or central government job, which is more secure and the opportunities is higher than any other Engineering streams.

The current ample amount of opportunity that awaits you in the field of Civil Engineering jobs in Kerala state government sector is mouthwatering.

There are different positions opened in front of you in Kerala PSC after civil engineering this include

• • Assistant Engineer in various Department across Kerala

  • Overseer in various Department across Kerala (here exams happen for Grade I, II and III)

  • Lecturer post in Government Polytechnic Colleges

  • Tracer

  • Work superintendent

  • Surveyor .

  • Engineering Assistant

Professional Certifications

1. PE (Professional Engineer) License

Scope: Recognized credential that allows you to sign off on projects and take on higher responsibility roles. Region: Varies by country (e.g., USA, Canada, India).

2. PMP (Project Management Professional)

Focus on Project management skills, applicable across various engineering projects. Its Benefits includes Higher salary potential, leadership roles in project management.

3. LEED Certification

Focus on Expertise in sustainable building practices. Its Benefits includes In demand skills in green construction and sustainability projects.

In summary, after completing a BTech in Civil Engineering, you have numerous paths to explore. Whether you choose to pursue higher education, certifications, employment, or entrepreneurship, continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends will be crucial to your success. Good luck!

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What’s Next After BTech? Your Guide to Career and Education Paths