Assistant Engineer

I work as an Assistant Engineer out of my office at 30/5, Udayachal in the Baguiati area. We are located near the Ghuni post office in Kolkata. My work is mostly about the local civil projects and infrastructure in this part of the city. The office is a simple, no-frills space. It’s usually filled with the sound of the busy street outside and the hum of an old desk fan. Kolkata is a city where things move at their own pace, and my job often involves a lot of waiting for approvals or materials. I spend many hours on site, walking through half-finished buildings and checking that everything matches the engineering specs. It can be quite muddy and messy work, especially when the rains start. My desk is usually covered in site photos and handwritten notes because I find it easier to keep track of things that way. I’ve been based in Baguiati for a long time, so I know the shortcuts and the local quirks of the land here. It’s not a fancy corporate career. It’s about being on the ground and making sure the concrete is mixed right and the walls are straight. People from the neighborhood often see me heading out in the morning with my bag of tools and my helmet. It’s just what I do. I try to be practical and solve problems as they come up without making a big fuss.