Civil engineers

Civil engineers conduct research, advise on, design, and direct construction; manage the operation and maintenance of civil engineering structures; or study and advise on technological aspects of particular materials.

Skill level: Highly skilled

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  • The majority of Civil engineers earn a salary between ₹15,187 and ₹1,39,810 per month in 2024.
  • A monthly wage for entry-level Civil engineers ranges from ₹15,187 to ₹38,375.
  • After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between ₹28,704 and ₹62,439 per month.

Job Responsibilities

  • Conducting research and developing new or improved theories and methods related to civil engineering
  • Advising on and designing structures such as bridges, dams, docks, roads, airports, railways, canals, pipelines, waste-disposal and flood-control systems, and industrial and other large buildings
  • Determining and specifying construction methods, materials and quality standards, and directing construction work
  • Establishing control systems to ensure efficient functioning of structures as well as safety and environmental protection
  • Organising and directing maintenance and repair of existing civil engineering structures
  • Analyzing the behaviour of soil and rock when placed under pressure by proposed structures and designing structural foundations
  • Analyzing the stability of structures and testing the behaviour and durability of materials used in their construction
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