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In this time of COVID-19 and lockdown, we are getting queries from civil engineering students and fresher civil engineers from all over the nation. There is a fear amongst fresher civil engineers, who have just passed their degree or diploma, also we have seen fear amongst the civil engineers who have been doing the job before COVID-19 and lockdown. While some are not sure what will happen about their future, whether or not they will get jobs, while there are individuals who are uncertain of their existing jobs.
No doubt, the situation is critical. But this is a testing time and the ones who could survive the challenges will flourish. At this point, either you can choose to be pessimistic, depressed, and defeated, or you can stand and take the responsibility of your career and life.
It is true that the construction industry and jobs are uncertain, but that is not in your control, therefore instead of worrying about the external situation, you should focus on what you can do. You should focus on “how you can empower yourself”, “how you can be the upgraded version of your self”.
Now talking about the jobs in the civil engineering sector after COVID-19, your self-empowerment and skill enhancement will play an important role in the times to come. Because of the current situation, companies may not offer jobs to a large number of people, but they will definitely need people to work, and in those circumstances, they will look for the best-skilled candidates. For your reference, we are enlisting Top 21 Skills Needed for a Job in Civil Engineering after COVID-19, but before that let’s have a look at the recent reviews of our students.
Recent reviews of our students
Top 21 Skills Needed for a Job in Civil Engineering after COVID-19:
Construction Project Management
Project Management and Planning Skills, CPM & WBS, Gantt chart preparation (as per RERA)
Defining Dependencies, Milestone
Resources (Creation, Allocation, Levelling)
Project budget – Cost allocation to resources using BOQ
Project tracking and report generation (Cash flow, S-Curve, Progress report (DPR, WPR), Material)
Ability to read different types of Structural, Architectural and MEP drawings
Applications of MS-Excel software in Civil Engineering
Quantity Surveying For RCC (BBS, Concrete, Shuttering)
Bar Bending Schedule, Shuttering, Concrete (Footing, Column, Beam & Slab)
BOQ Preparation
Project Billing
Project Documentation
Land Surveying using Total Station, Auto Level
Project Execution
Contracts & Tenders
Quality Management
Safety Management
Material Management
Auto CAD
Rate Analysis
These 21 skills are very important for a successful career in civil engineering. If you have any queries about the above-mentioned skills, or anything related to civil engineering, you can drop us a message or call us.
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