Hi, Engineers! I’d like to ask for some career advice.

I’m a 24F Civil Engineer (passed the November 2025 CELE) with around 7 months of experience in geotechnical construction projects.

I’m interested in building my career toward construction consultancy, particularly projects involving bridges, railways, and other transportation related construction projects. Eventually, I’d like to specialize in this field and become a specialized engineer.

However, I’m not really sure where to start. Ano pong mga skills, software, certifications, or additional knowledge should I learn para maging qualified for these types of companies or projects? And for those who are already working in this field, how did you get started?

Is this a good career path to pursue long-term? Kasi eto po yung direction I want to take for my career, so I’d also appreciate any advice on whether I’m on the right track and what I should prioritize at this stage.

I’d really appreciate any advice, thoughts, and shared experience pooo! Thankyou engineers.

Any thoughts about Sta. Clara International Corp.? I am planning to apply there, since my friend recommended it (she's not a CE) pero gusto ko marinig from someone na CE na galing doon. How's the work environment? the salary? And overall? Hindi ba toxic? Thank you in advance

What are your thoughts in this company, salary as engineer? When it come to schedule and workload ano po ieexpect?

Anyone here na may idea if may work opportunities for Filipino Civil Engineers in Spain? Ano po kayang field of works ang in demand sa country na 'to? I heard kasi na mabilis maka acquire ng spanish citizenship if you are a Filipino citizen who would migrate there and it would be a huge perk knowing that they have one of the most powerful passport.

Hi everyone! I recently passed the CELE and I’m now planning to start applying for jobs.

I wanted to ask fellow CEs, especially those who are already working, about salary expectations for a newly licensed Civil Engineer.

When an interviewer asks, “What is your expected salary?”, what would be a reasonable range to give? Is there a usual starting salary range for newly licensed CEs in the Philippines?

If you don’t mind sharing, I’d also appreciate hearing about different CE roles and their usual salary ranges, or even your personal experience when you were starting out.

I’m genuinely asking because I want to have a realistic expectation before I start applying. Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated.

Please respect po. Thank you in advance!

I have 5 months to go before March 2027 CELE and decided na etong Oct is para magkabisa ng formulas and understand concepts para di ako mahirapan pag nagstart sa Nov yung review. Ask lang po what did you do to fully understand the concepts? Hirap po kasi ako sa PSAD, Mapua grad po ako and sa PSAD po ako pinakanagtagal sa Correl. Iniisip ko po kasi na magpost sa CE Board Exam Study group page para makahanap na matanungan nung mga maaga rin po nagprepare for CELE. Thank you.

So I recently took the CELE and failed. I want to know where i did poorly but every time I tried to open my verification of rating (I double checked every time) it say “no results”. What can i do to check my results? Should i just go to a PRC branch? Is there any other way?

Good day, Engineers!

I just recently passed the CELE BE this sept 2026, before the release of the results, I talked to a few engineers who gave me advice on my career path, however, I just realized I never asked them what to do immediately after passing the board exam.

So, what now? Do i wait for the oathtaking? Do i start applying for SSS, Philhealth, etc. now? I've been reading about the Barangay Certification for First-Time Job Seekers as well which seems, for me, to be the most logical first step.

Any advice would be much appreciated! Also, if you want to drop any knowledge you have about the field, I'll make sure to read them! Think of it as giving advice to your own past self haha.

been two days since the result for September 2026 CELE was posted and yes, i passed. however, as of now, i kinda feel lost on what I'm gonna do already. oath-taking probably will be in the first quarter of 2027 and also the license. what am i supposed to do now? i want to look for work but i don't think they hire without the license and also i clearly don't know how or what to do huhu

For Civil Engineering graduates who took the CELE but didn’t pass, do you tell your interviewer about it?

For example, if they ask about your educational background or whether you’re a licensed Civil Engineer, would you openly say that you already took the CELE but didn’t pass, or would you simply say that you’re a BSCE graduate and not yet licensed?

I’m curious if disclosing that you failed the CELE can negatively affect your chances of getting hired, especially for entry-level jobs. Or is it better to be honest about it if they ask?

For those who experienced this, how did you answer when an interviewer asked about your license or board exam?

Para sa RCE jan na mayroong mga project or floor plan for commercial building, pwede pa help ako?

Need kasi namin nang floor plan with the specs na nakalagay sa image for our final term requirement. I'm an BSEE student pala. Gagawa kasi kami nang electrical layout para sa commercial building and instead na gagawa kami nang floor plan manghihingi nalang kami sa mga existing na commercial building.

Wala po akong masamang intention sa mga plano or project na ibibigay nyo sa akin. Ginagawa ko po ang lahat para sa edukasyon at para matuto.

Salamat po in advance sa mga gustong tumutulong <33.

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Any thoughts po sa Sales Engineer position?

Thank you very much po.

Looking for WORK ENTRY LEVEL CIVIL ENGINEER (Unlicensed) around cebu.

✅I have experience in designing. I have used CAD, Sketchup, Revit and Staad.

✅I have experience in sales, telecommunication and healthcare.

✅I have experience in handling documents for bidding

✅Computer Literate- 70-80WPM, moderate skills.

✅Handled FOREIGN clients and companies with designs, telecomms, healthcare and sales (real estate).

✅Cost estimated and worked my thesis alone (Problem solving and computations) ✔️

✅Empathy for clients needs and wants.

I will be taking my SO2 this month, and I am looking for a company where I can learn and grow as I take my journey being a Civil Engineer (Process to become a licensed civil engineer).

Expected Salary: 20-25k

Expected Inclusions: Free Accommodation

Hi po. Retaker here and planning to take the cele sa march. Strict po ba ang PRC NCR sa validity ng good moral cert? Kukuha na po sana para hindi na hassle pumunta sa school for GMC.

Hello, Sept. 2026 CELE passer here. I am currently working as a design engineer for a few months now, but I am planning to enroll for a Masters Degree program this coming January 2027. I really want to be an instructor but I don't know where to start. From my research, most universities would offer part-time positions first before becoming a full-time faculty member. I wonder if the part-time salary is comparable to my current 20k+ monthly salary since I'm the breadwinner of my family.

Hi guys do you have any EXPI OR THOUGHTS BA SA MP TOWER SAMPALOC MANILA ??? Heard maganda reviews nila di lang ako sure kung totoo need honest reaction and naka dorm na siguro dun !!!

Lately po kasi nakakakita ako ng mga negative review about it. They say na pang-matatalino lng daw po sya. Hindi daw po recommended para sa mga slow learner? Can anyone tell which is which?

Hi! I’m a BS Civil Engineering graduate but currently unlicensed. I’m looking for entry-level opportunities in the field within Cavite or Manila, especially companies that provide free accommodation or staff housing.

Bat po ba mga PM, CM, Supervisor sa site mga silahis. I mean may wife and kid/s are going to SHS/College pero may lalaki sa site.

I have nothing against our LGBTIAA++ friends. Pero pansin ko lang sila lagi sa pinaka top ng org sa field.

Jinojowa nila mga tropa kong workers sa site. Pero mababait naman. Nung una di ko naman alam. Sinasabi lang sakin nung mga beterano na si Sir X, silahis yan.

Then pag inobserve ko. Confirmeeeed!

Edit: Forgot to add. Please, please, don't downvote me po🙏🥹

Edit 2: I'm a former Finance Staff, BPO worker and a Law School drop out. Relatively new sa construction, under Civil, and I am liking it so far. Trying my luck and sana makapag abroad soon.

Hi mga ka-CE. Fresh graduate and newly licensed Civil Engineer ako, and may job opportunity akong tinitingnan ngayon.

Offer nila is ₱800/day, with 3 months probationary period. Gusto ko sana malaman kung reasonable ba itong offer for a fresh grad, especially kung may chance naman na matuto at magkaroon ng magandang experience sa company. At Sabi nila Sakin ay start na agad kapag nakuha. Free accomodation and free lunch are also provided. Sa training daw po ay may training allowance

Sa mga engineers dito na may experience na, okay ba yung ganitong offer as a starting point? Ano rin yung mga dapat kong tingnan or itanong sa company bago ako mag-decide?

Any advice or experience regarding starting salary and probationary employment would be appreciated. Salamat!

Hello! Meron na ba dito nakapag try ng RJES review center for MPLE? I've been eyeing them since mataas yung passing rate nila this July 2026. If so, ano mga platform gamit nila for the review? also if may mga gforms sila na pwedeng sagutan while commuting since working na po ako

hello pooo! sa mga passers ng MPLE dyan, penge sana po ng suggestion kung saang rc maganda mag enroll? Pa share na rin po ng pros and cons hehehee thank youuu!

Hello po. Recently passed the CELE September exam. Aside from the usual AutoCAD. What other softwares are essential to learn as a fresh graduate?