2026 Graduate Civil Engineer: Highways and Rail

Cape Town, Western Cape WSP USA

Posted 6 days ago

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**Key Role:**
We're excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for driven and skilled individuals to join our expanding Highways and Rail team at the Midrand Head Office or Cape Town Office. This role is ideal for those looking to grow their careers in civil engineering, with exposure to a variety of transport infrastructure projects. Whether you want to start and grow your career in pavement design, geometric road layouts, rail systems, or traffic and transportation planning, you'll be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous development.
WSP is looking or graduates to join the following teams:
+ Geometrics
+ Pavements
+ Rail
+ Transportation
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Contribute to the delivery of civil engineering designs across multidisciplinary transport infrastructure projects.
+ Focus on areas such as pavement design, geometric road layouts, rail systems, and traffic engineering.
+ Apply modern BIM workflows to support efficient and coordinated project execution.
+ Develop and manage models using Revit, Civil 3D and other digital tools.
+ Ensure all deliverables meet the company's ISO-certified quality standards.
+ Participate in project meetings and provide technical input during design reviews and site progress monitoring
**Health and Safety**
+ Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour 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
**Key Competencies and Generic Skills**
+ Self-training ability, with an affinity to learn new design technologies
+ 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
+ Be able to deliver on challenging projects that have tight timelines.
+ Accuracy - Attention to detail and correctness of drawings
+ Committed to delivering excellent levels of service
+ Good communicator
**Additional Information**
**What's in it for you?**
What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP - we can!
WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important - be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.
As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.
Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria
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Structural Engineer

7103 Cape Town, Western Cape Engineered Sourcing

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We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to design, analyse, and oversee safe, cost-effective structural solutions for building and infrastructure projects. You will collaborate closely with architects, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards from concept through construction.Key Responsibilities Perform structural analysis and detailed design for buildings and infrastructure (steel, concrete, masonry, timber, and composite systems as applicable).Produce and review design calculations, technical reports, drawings, and specifications.Model and document designs using industry software (Revit, AutoCAD, Prokon) and MS Office (Word, Excel).Ensure designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and safety regulations; prepare rational designs where applicable.Conduct site visits, inspections, and technical audits; prepare inspection reports and snag lists.Coordinate with architects, quantity surveyors, contractors, and other engineers to resolve design and site queries.Participate in design reviews, value engineering, and constructibility assessments.Support tender documentation, BOQs, technical clarifications, and contractor RFI responses.Provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle; contribute to quality assurance processes.Manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment and proactively escalate risks or constraints.RequirementsBachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.Professional Registration with ECSA (required).6–10+ years’ proven structural engineering experience.Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Prokon, MS Word, and MS Excel.Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites.Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.Preferred/Advantageous Experience across multiple project types (commercial, residential, industrial, or public infrastructure).Knowledge of South African standards and common international codes (e.g., SANS, Eurocode, BS/ASCE).Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary BIM workflows.Exposure to construction monitoring, site supervision, and contractor management.N.B. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for next steps, which may include a technical interview and/or case assessment. BenefitsCompetitive compensation.Exposure to diverse, challenging projects.Professional growth and development in a collaborative team environment.
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