Graduate Civil Engineer: Roads and Infrastructure

WSP USA; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Midrand seeks a Civil Engineer to design civil infrastructure using Civil3D. Candidates should have a relevant degree and be proactive team players. The role offers a hybrid work environment supporting work-life balance, flexible hours, and growth through training and mentoring.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 0-3 years’ experience in civil engineering.
• ECSA candidate advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design of Civil infrastructure using Civil3D.
• Provide technical input from assessment to project close out.
• Carry out investigations and prepare working drawings.
• Review project design and suggest improvements.
• Assist with preparation of cost estimates.

Skills

Self-training ability

Good general computer skills

Initiative and interpersonal skills

Collaboration in a team

Attention to detail

Education

BEng. / BSc (Civil Engineering) or BTech (Civil Engineering)

Tools

Civil3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Key Role

Will be rapidly upskilled to perform designs using the following vendor’s suites of engineering software tools:

Autodesk Suite – Roads, earthworks and pipe network modelling using Autodesk Civil3D, and CAD production thereof using AutoCAD, together with document management using Autodesk Construction Cloud

Qualifications

• Minimum of BEng. / BSc (Civil Engineering) or BTech (Civil Engineering)
• 0-3 years’ experience in civil engineering.
• ECSA candidate advantageous or in the process of applying to be a candidate

Key Competencies and Generic Skills

• Self-training ability, with an affinity to learn new design technologies
• Good general computer skills
• Taking ownership and being proactive in the working environment
• Possess initiative and good interpersonal skills
• Must be a collaborative team player
• Resilient under pressure to work independently from dispersed location whilst operating as a team
• Accuracy – Attention to detail and correctness of information
• Committed to delivering excellent levels of service good

What’s in it for you?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices in South Africa.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Design of Civil infrastructure using Civil3D (Roads, pipe networks, bulk earthworks etc.);
• Provide technical input from initial assessment through technical and economic feasibility to design development and construction implementation to project close out
• Carry out investigations, surveys, design, engineering calculations and preparation of working drawings and estimates
• Review overall project design and suggest technical and design improvements
• Assist with the preparation of cost estimates on project designs
• Detail oriented with strong skills in municipal Infrastructure and roads
• Ability to work in a team environment and must have excellent verbal and written skills

Health and Safety

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance andbehaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times