Graduate Civil Engineer - Roads & Highways

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from Civil Engineers

12-month paid internship

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer for a 12-month internship with an established engineering consultancy in Welkom. You will gain hands-on experience in road design, planning, and supervision under experienced engineers.

Work alongside professionals, develop practical transportation engineering skills, and contribute to transportation networks while learning cutting-edge techniques and pursuing career growth.

Qualifications

• A completed BEng or BSc degree in Civil Engineering.
• A keen interest in roads and transportation engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in design and planning of road projects, including geometric design and pavement analysis.
• Participate in site visits and construction supervision under mentorship.
• Conduct data collection, analysis, and preliminary investigations for new road projects.
• Prepare draft technical reports, drawings, and specifications under guidance.
• Learn and apply software tools for road design and traffic analysis.
• Support the project team to meet schedules and quality standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

BEng or BSc Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an established engineering consultancy in Welkom , is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated Graduate Civil Engineer to join their Roads and Highways division. This internship is designed to provide comprehensive hands-on experience in the design, planning, and supervision of road infrastructure projects within the Free State province. You will work alongside experienced engineers, gaining valuable exposure to real-world challenges and contributing to the development of essential transportation networks. This program is ideal for individuals eager to launch their career in civil engineering, learn cutting-edge techniques, and make a tangible contribution to the region's development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in the design and planning of road and highway projects, including geometric design and pavement analysis.
• Participate in site visits and construction supervision activities under direct mentorship.
• Conduct data collection, analysis, and preliminary investigations for new road projects.
• Prepare draft technical reports, drawings, and specifications under guidance.
• Learn and apply relevant software tools for road design and traffic analysis.
• Support the project team in ensuring adherence to project schedules and quality standards.

Requirements

• A completed BEng or BSc degree in Civil Engineering.
• A keen interest in the field of roads and transportation engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer software (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and willingness to learn.

Benefits

• Structured 12-month paid internship program.
• Mentorship from experienced Civil Engineers in the Welkom area.
• Exposure to diverse road infrastructure projects.
• Potential for future employment opportunities based on performance.
• Development of practical engineering skills and industry knowledge.