Scope of Civil Engineering in Pakistan

Civil Engineering is one of the most lucrative and coveted fields in 

Pakistan. With the development and up-gradation of its infrastructure and construction of so many housing projects, the demand is ever-growing. It is the most applied and versatile technology, hence the job opportunities are also growing. Civil engineering is the backbone of developing infrastructure of a country where a Civil Engineer conceives, design, estimates, supervise construction, manage, operate, built and maintain the infrastructure of projects in Public and Private sectors. This can be on a mega scale, such as the development of the Country’s transport system, or a smaller scale, such as individual or corporate buildings or projects. 

Civil Engineers play a vital factor in the presentation of their research work to public topics such as bid proposals, environmental impact, or property descriptions. They verify that the projects will comply with the Federal and Provincial construction and environmental Laws.

Civil Engineers working on huge and complicated projects and upon successful completion of the project can give a boost to their careers, which may be internationally recognized and appreciated. 

Many civil engineers hold supervisory or management positions, from supervisory of a construction site to City engineering, planning and development of Governmental and Non Governmental projects, public works. 

As the complex and mega-development projects are flourishing, the importance and responsibilities of civil engineers have also got a significant position with high values and high returns. Traditionally divided into several disciplines including:

• Environmental Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Municipal Engineering
• Urban Engineering
• Water Resource Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Material Engineering
• Surveying
• Coastal Engineering
• Frontier Works Organizations
• Research and Development, Project 

Management Departments, Water and Sanitation Departments, Irrigation Department in Pakistan.

As the scope and demands widened, the Civil engineer is now responsible for Consultation, managing construction projects, ensuring that it is built according to the approved specifications and plans. They are also responsible to oversee budgetary, time management, and communication aspects of a project. They work to make sure that the foundation for built objects ranging from buildings to runways and dams are load-bearing and solid. They ensure compliance with the design documents. Civil engineers can often manage several projects at the same time and they can balance time needs and effectively allocate resources.

Pakistan Engineering Council has granted accreditation to the Department of Civil Engineering for BS Civil Engineering program. After gaining a license, a professional engineer can seek credentialing that demonstrates his or her expertise in a Civil engineering specialty.