Construction is the oldest of the man's early professions. After bread and fabric, man's utmost need is abode. Construction field has made a rapid development in Pakistan. Hundreds of schemes related to houses, towns, flats, shopping centers, commercial building and one unit bungalows have been completed and most of them are still in progress. In this perspective the need of civil engineers are growing day by day. Jobs opportunities for Civil Engineers in Pakistan are published regularly in great numbers in Pakistan's national dailies. Civil Engineers would be in great demand in construction industry in Pakistan as well as in Middle Eastern countries.
To become a Civil engineer, two types of civil engineering degree programmes are offered by the engineering colleges and universities in Pakistan namely Bachelor of Engineering or B.E and Diploma of Associate Engine or DAE.
Nature of Work
Civil engineering is a wide-ranging profession, in which deferent nature of work are handled like construction of roads, bridges, ports, and tunnels, basic civic services i.e. water, gas and drainage are to be dealt with. They mostly work on the site to monitor technical and administrative duties though civil engineers also set in their offices but to inspect the working and test the standard of the material he has to be present on the site of working.
To fulfill the demand of engineers and technicians, universities in Pakistan offer B.E in Engineering, Diploma of Associate, and certificate courses. Those who want to choose civil engineering as a career must be motivated and should be ready to work in tough conditions. They works in government, municipal or private organizations. Salaries and other remunerations vary according to qualification and experience and nature of jobs. Salaries are fixed in the government department whereas private sector salaries depend on skills and experience. Grade 17 jobs are offered to them in Pakistan in municipal and government department. Pakistan is a developing country and developmental and constructions activities remain continue through out the year. Therefore, jobs opportunities in Pakistan are available all the time of the year.
Allied Professions
Engineers need a team of skilful professionals to complete a project; these skilful personals are called technicians including supervisor, Senior Draftsman, Surveyor, Designer and Lab Assistant. Those technicians are imperative for constructive activities.
Registration of Engineers
B.E degree holders have to get themselves registered with Pakistan Engineering Council to start working in this profession. There are also other privately run professional organizations where one can get membership. Further information can be had from Pakistan Engineering Council and its regional office situated all over Pakistan.
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