At a Glance
- Tasks: Gain hands-on experience in civil engineering on major projects with a dynamic team.
- Company: Join Symal, a forward-thinking construction company committed to your growth.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, wellness perks, and tailored development programs for your career.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are at our core; all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Kick-start your engineering career while making a real impact on infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Currently studying Civil Engineering and eager to learn in a site-based environment.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 $ per year.
Undergraduate Civil Engineer | DIDO | Adelaide - Part time or Full Time
Kick-start your civil engineering career on major projects with Symal.
We're looking for an Undergraduate Civil Engineer based in Adelaide who is ready to get out on site, gain genuine project experience and build the foundations for a career in civil construction.
This is a DIDO opportunity from Adelaide, giving you hands-on exposure to the delivery of civil infrastructure projects while working alongside experienced Project Managers, Project Engineers, Supervisors and site teams.
At Symal, you won't be sitting on the sidelines.
You'll be involved in the day-to-day delivery of the project and gain practical experience across engineering, programming, commercial management, quality, safety and subcontractor coordination.
What You'll Be Doing
Working closely with the project team, you'll assist with
- Developing and monitoring project programs and three-week lookaheads
- Coordinating plant, materials, subcontractors and procurement
- Tracking project productivity, costs and critical activities
- Supporting progress claims, variations and commercial administration
- Preparing purchase orders and subcontract documentation
- Managing drawings, RFIs and project registers
- Maintaining Inspection and Test Plans and quality documentation
- Assisting with hold points, testing and project certifications
- Participating in site meetings, pre-starts and toolbox talks
- Supporting safety, environmental and quality requirements
- Building strong relationships with supervisors, subcontractors and clients
Most importantly, you'll gain an understanding of how civil projects are actually delivered from the ground up.
About You
We're looking for someone who is
- Currently studying a Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent
- Keen to build a career in civil construction and project delivery
- Comfortable working in a site-based environment
- Willing and able to work DIDO from Adelaide
- Organised, proactive and willing to learn
- Confident communicating with different people across a project
- Safety and quality focused
- Able to balance university commitments with practical industry experience
- Holds a current Australian driver's licence
Previous construction or site experience will be highly regarded, but what matters most is your attitude, curiosity and willingness to get involved.
A career with us
At Symal, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen.
Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people.
If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.
There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Symal.
- Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
- Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals.
Success is defined by your direction and progress.
- Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future.
With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we're here to support you when you need it.
- Stay social: People are the core of Symal.
Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.
Diversity of thought fuels our progress
Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry.
We're empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra - helping you build a future where you belong.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.
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