A site engineer job is essential in any construction project. A site engineer is responsible for the organization, security, health and safety of materials and people. Their primary role includes providing technical advice, solving issues, management and preparing various reports on the development of the project. Generally the employment opportunities for a site engineer are provided by civil engineering contractors, construction companies or consultancies.
Some of the leading construction companies in the country which hire site engineers are L&T, TATA projects, Essar Group, Punj Lloyd and Gammon India. Graduation in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical or geotechnical engineering is the minimum educational qualification for a professional site engineer. A school leaver can also have a career as site engineer with specialized training.