Graduate Civil Engineer - Transportation

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hybrid work

Paid stipend

Future opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer for a hybrid internship with our Transportation team. You will gain hands-on experience in the planning, design, and analysis of transportation infrastructure including roads, highways, and public transit systems.

Under guidance of experienced engineers, you will assist with traffic studies, CAD drawings, reports, and presentations while learning transportation modeling tools and site observations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Basic understanding of transportation engineering principles.
• Familiarity with CAD software and willingness to learn transportation modeling tools.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute within a team in Pretoria.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in the design and analysis of road networks, intersections, and traffic management systems.
• Conduct traffic studies and data collection, utilizing appropriate software and methodologies.
• Prepare technical drawings, reports, and presentations under supervision.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure designs meet safety, environmental, and client requirements.
• Learn and apply relevant software tools for transportation modeling and design.
• Participate in site visits to observe construction and gain practical insights into infrastructure development.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

Traffic modeling tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Graduate Civil Engineer to join their Transportation team in Pretoria . This internship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in the planning, design, and analysis of transportation infrastructure, including roads, highways, and public transit systems. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will contribute to real‑world projects, developing your technical skills and understanding of the industry. This hybrid role balances office‑based learning with the flexibility of remote work, providing a well‑rounded introduction to the field of civil engineering within a company that values innovation and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in the design and analysis of road networks, intersections, and traffic management systems.
• Conduct traffic studies and data collection, utilizing appropriate software and methodologies.
• Prepare technical drawings, reports, and presentations under supervision.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure designs meet safety, environmental, and client requirements.
• Learn and apply relevant software tools for transportation modeling and design.
• Participate in site visits to observe construction and gain practical insights into infrastructure development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, with a strong academic record.
• Basic understanding of transportation engineering principles and practices.
• Familiarity with CAD software and a willingness to learn specialized transportation modeling tools.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute within a team environment in Pretoria .

Benefits

• Paid internship with a competitive stipend.
• Mentorship from experienced civil engineers.
• Exposure to diverse transportation projects in Gauteng .
• Opportunity to gain practical experience and build a professional network.
• Potential for future full‑time employment based on performance.
• Hybrid work arrangement supporting work-life balance.