These two branches of engineering are so famous and high in demand that every engineering student wants to know that which among these two is better? Both of these branches of engineering are high in merit in all universities all over the world. It’s really hard to choose one which is better among these two disciplines. I interviewed almost twenty Mechanical and Civil engineers before writing about this issue. Those who were mechanical engineers, they said Mechanical Engineering is better while those who are Civil Engineers, they said that Civil Engineering is better. So Mechanical Engineering vs Civil Engineering – the debate goes on.
Here I would like to present a more logical difference between these two disciplines of engineering and I hope it will help all young students and prospective students to get to know about these two branches of engineering. Because in the end, I personally think it’s someone’s interest which makes him/her choose between Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
So before i start and you make a choice, it is best to know what is Mechanical Engineering and what is Civil Engineering?
Mechanical engineering involves working on machines. Both are traditional engineering programmes. Mechanical Engineering in layman terms can be termed as the study of automobile machines and mechanics related to that.
While Civil engineering is focuses on design, construction and maintenance of buildings and associated structures.
Scope of work involved
Mechanical Engineering
Design and control of system that goes into the process of manufacturing the machinery and product.
Testing new systems.
Quality management and improvement.
Marketing products and systems.
Civil Engineering
Design, supervision and construction of structures.
Calculating the cost involved, safety of the structure and potential environmental risks.
Involves travelling quite frequently.
Type of Industry for work
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing
Automobile
Power
Aeronautical
Civil Engineering
Building and construction
Private consulting firms
Government departments
Research institutes
Specializations Available
Mechanical Engineering
Production engineering
Automobile engineering
Nuclear engineering
Nanotechnology
Bio-medical engineering
Environmental engineering
Civil Engineering
Structural engineering
Environmental engineering
Transportation engineering
Specific Skills
Mechanical Engineering
Good technical and communication skill coupled with logical capability to interpret complex and changing concepts.
Civil Engineering
Good logical and mental capability, problem solving skills and ability to grasp new concepts are very essential to be a good civil engineer.
Should be able to express yourself using figures and words.
