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Civil Engineer, Public Health

Aliases: Public Health Civil Engineer, Public Health Construction Engineer

Industry/Sector(s): Construction


JOB DESCRIPTION 1
The tasks an Civil Engineer, Public Health is expected to perform include:
  • Planning, organizing and supervising installation of water supply, pipelines and accessories and construction of drains, sewers and other sanitary workers in Municipal Corporation, township or specified area(s)
  • Visiting site to conduct topographical survey with assistance of Surveyor to collect necessary information such as source of water, drains, localities, and villages etc.
  • Designing and preparing drawings and estimates of project ensuring scope for future development
  • Arranging for labour, machinery and materials
  • Digging of respective areas for drainage or embedment of pipes under his personal or authorised supervision
  • Getting culverts, sewers, sewage plants, pump houses, canals, and reservoirs etc. constructed
  • Ensuring correct execution of work according to specifications at every stage of progress
  • Checking at site, measurements taken by Overseer for preparation and payment of bills
  • Undertaking removal of silt, construction of approach road etc., if required
  • Inviting tenders and awarding work to Contractors

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 2
  • It is not a desk job
  • Needs to handle a team of Engineers
  • Local travelling is a part of this job role
  • Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
  • Work from home option is not available

 

Working hours

  • Construction companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

  • Shift system is not available

  • Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Arm (OA), One Leg (OL) and Hearing Impaired (HH)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 
Minimum – Degree in Civil Engineering

 

KEY COMPETENCIES 
  • Well versed with the practical application of engineering science and technology
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
  • Adept in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
  • Ability to identify materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures keeping in mind the public health and safety
  • Good working knowledge of construction materials
  • Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions

 

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES 
Not applicable

 

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES 3
Civil engineering institutes across India

 

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS 
http://nscsindia.org/AboutUs.aspx

 

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES 
http://www.nith.ac.in/ced/syllabus08/Complete%20syllabus%20for%20Civil%20Engg.pdf

 

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH 

Trainee Engineer → Jr. Civil Engineer → Civil Engineer, Public Health → Senior Civil Engineer

 

Transfer option
  • India: Yes
  • Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS 

For fresher’s – ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 per month

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REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE 

Previous relevant work experience   

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS 5
  • Local authorities, government departments, railways across India
  • Water/electricity/gas companies across India
  • Civil engineering contractors/consultants across India
  • Self employed

 

KEYWORDS 

  • Public Health Construction Engineer

  • Engineer

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS 
StandardCodeDescription
NCO 20152142.0900Civil Engineer, Public Health
ISCO 20082142 Civil Engineers
NIC 200842203; 42204; 42205Construction of long distance pipelines or urban pipelines; Construction and maintenance of water main and line connection, water reservoirs including irrigation system (canal); Construction and repair of sewer systems including sewage disposal plants and pumping stations
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