Overview
The infrastructure sector is one of the key drivers of India’s economic growth, creating exciting opportunities for professionals across civil engineering, transportation, highways, project management, construction, and allied fields. However, building a successful career in this dynamic industry requires more than academic knowledge—it demands practical skills, industry awareness, professional competencies, and a clear career strategy. To provide students with valuable industry insights and practical guidance, an expert Lecture on “Creating a Successful Career Path in the Infrastructure Industry” is being organized by Department of Civil Engineering, SSES on 25 August 2026 during Orientation Programme. With extensive experience in highway engineering, infrastructure development, road safety, transportation engineering, project execution, and industry-oriented professional development, Mr. Narula will share valuable insights from his professional journey and the evolving infrastructure sector.
Objectives of Event
Session will focus on
· Developing awareness of diverse career opportunities in Civil Engineering
· Myths around Civil Engineering and the REAL truth
· Career trajectory in Infrastructure construction and Design including Highways, Railways, Metro, Tunnel, Hydro Power etc.
· Soft Skills required for Practical problems and dealing with Critical Issues
· Building a Strong Portfolio and how to create Impact in the Society
· Common Challenges faced by Young Engineers and Possible solutions
· Future trends, Impact of AI and changing scenario in Indian Infrastructure
· Encouraging students to develop professional competencies, industry exposure and a growth-oriented mindset.
Convener Details
Prof. (Dr.) Pallavi Gupta, Dean, SSES
Prof. (Dr.) Rakesh Kumar, HOD, Civil Engineering Department, SSES
Co-ordinators:
Dr. Ahzam Shadab, Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Department
Speaker Details:
- Mr. Anuj Narula, Founder & Managing Director, Techhub Engineering & Advisory Pvt. Ltd., is a seasoned infrastructure professional with 20+ years of experience in highway, bridge, flyover, railway and building infrastructure projects. His expertise spans highway alignment and geometric design, pavement design, bridge and flyover design, railway alignment and track design, project planning, rehabilitation of bridges, site investigations, and detailed engineering. He has extensive experience in developing economical and technically sound solutions, preparing DPRs, BOQs, detailed designs and working drawings, and coordinating with clients and government authorities. Mr. Narula has also contributed to international infrastructure projects and is well-versed in major international and Indian standards, including AASHTO, Austroads, DMRB, IRC, IRS, RDSO and British Standards. His strong combination of technical expertise, project experience and industry leadership makes him an excellent resource for students aspiring to build successful careers in the infrastructure and engineering sector.
