Civil engineer jobs in Nepal: site, design and government careers
What civil engineers and sub-engineers do on sites, in design offices and in government in Nepal, the Nepal Engineering Council licence, software skills and how to grow.
3 October 20263 min read
Civil engineers plan, design and build roads, bridges, buildings, water systems and hydropower structures. Construction companies, consulting firms, municipalities, government agencies, hydropower developers and NGOs in Nepal hire civil engineers and sub-engineers.
The roles
Site engineer. Supervises construction on site to the drawings and quality.
Design or structural engineer. Designs buildings and structures safely.
Quantity surveyor or estimator. Prepares cost estimates and bills of quantities.
Sub-engineer or overseer. A diploma-level engineer, often supervising sites.
Project engineer or manager. Leads a project's time, cost and quality.
Licence
To work as an engineer in Nepal you must register with the Nepal Engineering Council