How to Become an Engineer in Pakistan?

Job Introduction or What They Do?

Engineers are professionals operating various technologies. They implement their Mathematics and Science skills to solve complex problems and accomplish their tasks. Engineers usually work in different fields of technology and make use of their Scientific and Mathematical knowledge to generate economic solutions to various technical issues. There are various roles engineers in Pakistan perform which include texting, production and fixings. They often play the role of supervisors in factories and are engaged in testing the manufactured products to ensure quality.

How to Steps:

Becoming an engineer in Pakistan is a difficult task and some may see it to be a non rewarding job. The trend in Pakistan is towards acquiring business education rather than choosing options such as engineering. Such a trend is common for the plain reason that engineers are not as highly paid as business managers or businessmen. There are few steps which need to be followed if one wants to become an engineer in Pakistan. These are:

1. The first and the most important step, is to decide whether you have the potential and determination to pursue a career in engineering. It is one of those fields which require the maximum amount of hard work to be put in.

2. In order to become an engineer in Pakistan one needs to pursue a degree for Bachelors in engineering. For that it is essential that individuals acquire proper high school education as good grades in A levels or F.Sc allows you to get admission into the prestigious and highly ranked engineering institutions of the country.

3. Engineering is a very broad field of study and individuals are required to choose one field in which they would like to specialize. For instance some may prefer civil engineering while others might specialize in software engineering. There are approximately 20 fields within engineering in which an individual could specialize.

4. The next step requires individuals to conduct comprehensive research about the different programs offered by various universities and for this purpose the internet is the best source of information. It is imperative on individuals that they apply in a minimum of 4 engineering colleges because it may not be necessary that they get admission into all of them.

5. Once enrolled it is necessary that engineers in Pakistan study as hard as they can to attain a higher GPA as there is fierce competition in the market and it is not that easy to get a job. You need to be better than the best to be able to earn a job.

6. Bachelors in Engineering, is not the end of the road for an engineer. After acquiring a bachelor degree engineers need to specialize in particular fields to become highly qualified and highly skilled engineers.

7. After completing education one needs to register with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC). It is a regulatory body which awards two different types of certifications. Those engineers who have graduated are called the registered engineers while those who have gained five years of experience after Bachelors are awarded the title of a Professional Engineer.

Course Structure:

The course structure for engineers requires them to study various subjects related to mathematics and sciences. There are few core courses which everyone has to study irrespective of the field in which they are specializing. The latter half of their bachelor’s degree requires them to take elective courses in the field they want to specialize.

Recognition of the Course:

Engineers from HEC recognized universities are recognized by the Pakistan Engineering Council and engineers from highly ranked engineering colleges are paid highly by different Multi National Companies.

Job Opportunities:

The prospect of jobs for engineers is expected to increase by 2018 in Pakistan so there may be multiple job offerings for them by then. At present as the effects of global crisis are prevailing in the country, job opportunities for engineers are limited. Many of the engineers seek higher education from foreign universities and plan to migrate so that they are paid a fair amount of compensation for the skills they possess.

Eligibility:

In order to acquire a degree of Bachelors in engineering in Pakistan, you are required to do your A levels or F.Sc with a subject combination of Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Computer Science.

Remuneration:

The remuneration for engineers largely depends on the field in which one has done his engineering and also on the standard of qualification. There are many engineers who are paid less than drivers of Multi National Companies while there are others who are paid a grand salary as their skills are unique and in demand.

Top 10 Engineering Universities in Pakistan:

1. Pakistan Institute of Engg. and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Islamabad

2. National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Rawalpindi

3. Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering (GIKI), Swabi

4. University of Engg. & Technology (UET),  Lahore

5. Mehran University of Engg. & Technology (MUET), Jamshoro

6. University of Engg. & Technology (UET), Taxila

7. National Univ. of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES), Islamabad

8. COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad

9. NWFP University of Engg. & Technology,  Peshawar

10. NED University of Engg. & Technology,  Karachi