Career Option in Construction Engineering

Construction engineering concerns the planning and management of the construction of structures such as highways, bridges, airports, railroads, buildings, dams, and reservoirs. Construction of such projects requires knowledge of engineering and management principles and business procedures, economics, and human behavior. Construction engineers engage in the design of temporary structures, quality assurance and quality control, building and site layout surveys, on site material testing, concrete mix design, cost estimating, planning and scheduling, safety engineering, materials procurement, and cost engineering and budgeting.

To become a Professional in the Construction one should have a graduate degree ( B.E.) or at least a diploma. The degree and postgraduate degree courses are offered by the private and government colleges in India and around the globe.

10th, +2 (Higher Secondary students) with science group as the majors

Training in this field is available at a number of schools and institutes all over India. These courses are offered at the levels of

• Diploma
• U.G and
• P.G

• Diploma in Civil engineering is around two years.
• B.E (Civil engineering) is around four years.
• M.E (Construction engineering), is offered as a two year program.
  
• Approximate Education Expenses:

The Total expense for doing degree is as follows:

• B.E - Rs.45, 000/ per year - (4 Years)
• M.E - Rs.55, 000/ per year - (2 Years)

Bank loans and private loans can be easily arranged by directly contacting the banks through the college administrative.

After successful completion of the Bachelor degree, the options for higher education are plenty. A person with the above degree can opt for Post graduation Diploma or pursue his/her Master's.

Almost all the deemed and general universities offer Bachelor degree in Electronic engineering. Some of these institutes are:

• Government College of Engineering, Bargur, Tamilnadu
• KLN college of engineering and Technology
• Kumaraguru College of Technology
• Jeppiar Engineering College
• National Engineering College
• Adhiyamaan College of Engineering
• R.V.S. College of Engineering and Technology
• St Peter's Engineering College,
• Narayanaguru College of Engineering
• Adhiparasakthi College of Engineering
• Sree Sastha Engineering college

Some of the job openings/Departments available are:

• Jr. Engineer.
• Surveying
• Technologist
• Consultant
• Tutor

The salary can be from Rs.12, 000 to Rs.26, 000 for starters and increases with the persons experience and knowledge.

The American Society for Construction and civil engineering.

Web site link:  http://www.asce.org