
🎙️ Episode #115: “The Harsh Truth: Why Civil Engineers Are Struggling to Find Jobs in 2025”Intro:Harkunwar Singh isn’t your typical CEO. As the Founder and driving force behind NOVATR, he’s on a mission to bridge the gaping disconnect between what civil engineering students are taught—and what the industry actually needs.With a background in architecture and deep roots in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) ecosystem, Harkunwar has spent the last few years building one of India’s fastest-growing platforms for upskilling engineers and architects, helping thousands future-proof their careers through industry-relevant learning.In a time when thousands of civil engineers graduate each year only to end up unemployed or underpaid, Harkunwar is confronting the uncomfortable truth most institutions don’t want to admit.About the Episode:Why are civil engineers struggling to find jobs in 2025?It’s not a lack of demand. It’s a lack of skills that match today’s industry needs.In this raw and revealing episode, Harkunwar Singh joins Rishabh Aggarwal on The CODE, India’s No.1 Construction Podcast, to break down the harsh reality facing fresh civil engineers today.We talk about:Why civil engineering is becoming one of the most oversaturated yet underemployed professionsThe outdated curriculum problem and how it’s failing studentsWhat companies are really looking for when they hire engineersWhy learning software alone won’t save your career—and what willNOVATR’s role in redefining engineering education. Visit this link to know more : https://hubs.la/Q03B8XkN0A roadmap for students and professionals to reinvent themselves before it’s too lateIf you’re a student, a parent, a college professor, or an engineer wondering “Why is my degree not enough anymore?” — this episode is a must-listen.It’s uncomfortable, it’s honest, and it might just change the way you look at civil engineering forever.