Civil Engineering
Building the infrastructure of tomorrow with sustainable and innovative engineering solutions
Department of Civil Engineering
The Department of Civil Engineering at SVHEC is dedicated to creating innovative infrastructure solutions and sustainable development practices. We prepare students to become competent civil engineers who can design, build, and maintain the infrastructure that supports our modern society.
About the Department
Department of Civil Engineering has one UG Program (BE-Civil(2010)) and a PG program (ME-Construction Engineering and Management(2014)). Our team of faculty provides the right academic atmosphere for the students to get developed into complete Civil Engineers with aptitude for research. Students are moulded to the requirements of the industry through industry based curriculum, internships, extramural activities, Project Based Learning, outside class hours learning, Skill centric learning and Mini Projects. Quality of students and their achievements in curricular and co-curricular activities have branded our department as a leading Centre.
"To be a center of excellence in civil engineering education and research, producing competent professionals who can address infrastructure challenges with sustainable and innovative solutions."
- Provide quality education in civil engineering with emphasis on practical applications
- Foster research in sustainable construction and infrastructure development
- Develop professionals with strong technical skills and ethical values
- Collaborate with industry for technology transfer and knowledge sharing
4 Years
Program Duration
60
Annual Intake
85%+
Placement Rate
AICTE
Approved
Academic Curriculum
Our curriculum covers all major areas of civil engineering including structural, geotechnical, transportation, water resources, and environmental engineering with latest industry practices.
- Engineering Mathematics - I & II
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering Chemistry
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Graphics
- Basic Civil Engineering
- English Communication
- Environmental Studies
- Strength of Materials
- Fluid Mechanics
- Building Materials and Construction
- Surveying
- Structural Analysis
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Highway Engineering
- Hydraulics and Hydraulic Machines
- Design of Concrete Structures
- Design of Steel Structures
- Foundation Engineering
- Water Supply Engineering
- Wastewater Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Construction Management
- Remote Sensing and GIS
- Earthquake Engineering
- Pre-stressed Concrete
- Advanced Foundation Engineering
- Green Building Technology
- Project Management
- Final Year Project
- Industrial Training
- Professional Electives
Our Faculty Team
Our department has highly qualified and experienced faculty members specializing in various areas of civil engineering with strong industry connections.
Head of Department & Professor
Qualification: Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, IIT Madras
Experience: 20+ years in teaching and research
Specialization: Structural Analysis, Earthquake Engineering
Publications: 50+ research papers in international journals
Professor
Qualification: Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering, Anna University
Experience: 16+ years in academia
Specialization: Foundation Engineering, Soil Mechanics
Publications: 40+ research papers
Associate Professor
Qualification: Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering, IIT Delhi
Experience: 14+ years
Specialization: Highway Engineering, Traffic Engineering
Publications: 30+ research papers
Associate Professor
Qualification: M.Tech in Water Resources, Ph.D. pursuing
Experience: 12+ years
Specialization: Hydraulics, Water Resources Engineering
Publications: 25+ research papers
- Best Teacher Awards from various professional bodies
- Research grants from DST, AICTE, and industry partners
- Editorial board members of reputed international journals
- Keynote speakers at national and international conferences
Department Facilities
Complete testing facilities for concrete mix design, compressive strength, flexural strength, and durability testing with latest equipment.
Advanced equipment for soil classification, compaction, permeability, shear strength, and consolidation tests.
Modern equipment for studying fluid properties, flow measurements, pumps, turbines, and hydraulic systems.
Complete surveying equipment including total stations, GPS, levels, theodolites, and modern surveying instruments.
Digital structural analysis software including STAAD Pro, ETABS, SAP2000, and ANSYS for advanced structural design.
Water and wastewater testing equipment for physical, chemical, and biological analysis with modern instruments.
- STAAD Pro
- ETABS
- SAP 2000
- ANSYS
- AutoCAD
- Revit Architecture
- ArcGIS
- QGIS
- HEC-RAS
- Primavera P6
- MS Project
- MATLAB
Research & Innovation
Our department is committed to cutting-edge research in diverse areas of civil engineering, fostering innovation, and collaborating with industry and academic partners to solve real-world infrastructure challenges.
- Structural Engineering & Earthquake Resistance
- Geotechnical Engineering & Foundation Design
- Transportation Engineering & Traffic Systems
- Water Resources & Environmental Engineering
- Sustainable Construction Materials
- Seismic Retrofitting of RC Buildings - DST funded
- Sustainable Construction Materials - Industry collab
- Smart Traffic Management System - Govt funded
- Bio-materials for Wastewater Treatment
- 120+ research papers published in reputed journals
- Funded projects from DST, AICTE, and industry partners
- Multiple patents in sustainable construction materials
- Faculty serving as reviewers and editorial members of leading journals
Placement Statistics
Our students are placed in top construction companies across various sectors, with competitive packages and growth opportunities.
- Highest Package: ₹15 LPA
- Average Package: ₹5.5 LPA
- Placement Percentage: 85%
- No. of Companies Visited: 50+
- Government Sector: 30%
- Total Students Placed: 200+
- Core Sector Placements: 70%
- Other Sectors: 30%
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
- Tata Projects
- Shapoorji Pallonji
- HCC Limited
- Afcons Infrastructure
- NCC Limited
- GMR Infrastructure
- Indian Railways
- Technical Knowledge Enhancement
- Mock Interviews
- Resume Building Sessions
- Group Discussions
- Aptitude Training
- Competitive Exam Training
- Soft Skills Development
- Career Counseling
Department Activities
- Civil Engineering Society – Technical discussions, guest lectures, and project presentations.
- Concrete Club – Workshops on concrete technology and construction material innovations.
- Surveying Club – Practical surveying sessions and GPS training workshops.
- Green Building Society – Sustainability workshops and environmental awareness programs.
- CIVIL EXPO – Annual technical exhibition showcasing innovations
- Bridge Building Competition – Structural design and model making contest
- CADD Marathon – Computer-aided design and drafting competition
- Survey Camp – Intensive field surveying training program
- Concrete Mix Design Contest – Practical technology competition
- Site visits to major construction projects
- Industry expert guest lectures
- Internship opportunities in construction companies
- Collaborative projects with industry partners
- Alumni mentorship in construction industry
- Structural design software training
- Green building certification programs
- Project management workshops
- Construction safety training
- Quality control and testing workshops
- Soft skills and personality development sessions
Ready to Join Civil Engineering?
Build the future infrastructure of our nation. Contact our department for more information about the program and admission process.