Apprentice Engineer, Highways

About the Role

The Apprentice Program is a structured 1-year training program designed to provide hands-on, real-world experience through on-the-job training within live projects. Apprentices will work closely with senior professionals and project managers, gaining exposure to technical practices, project delivery processes, and organizational culture. This is an Apprentice role under the Government of India’s Apprentices Act, 1961.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake and successfully complete all technical and such other trainings as identified/allotted.
• Learn, understand, and apply all aspects of Highway Engineering, including:
• Geometric design of highways (roundabout, intersection, interchange)
• Calculation of earthwork
• Preparation of detailed cross-sections
• Preparation of super elevation data
• Junctions and Roundabout grading
• Parking facility design
• Checking maneuvering of vehicles in parking areas using Auto-Turn
• Signing & Marking
• Estimation of quantities
• Understand the implications and impact of various codal provisions (for multiple regions).
• Prepare specifications and technical reports.
• Undertake and assist in basic engineering and planning tasks, such as design works, preparing engineering calculations and drawings, and modeling of engineering behavior.
• Prepare plans, profiles, assemblies, and corridors.
• Take responsibility for own work and produce high-quality technical output.
• Show flexibility in work tasks and locations.
• Successfully and effectively complete the Graduate Development Program.
• Exhibit clear progression towards a technical career path.
• Good understanding of teamwork in the highways business area.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's in Civil / Master's degree in Transportation specialization from a recognized university.
• Academic passing year 2026.
• No dead or live backlogs/ATKT.
• Minimum 7 CGPA throughout all semesters.
• Candidates must not have any prior work experience.
• Candidates with a master's degree are eligible only if their bachelor's degree was completed within four years of the application date. (A B.Tech degree completed before 2022 would not meet this requirement).
• Candidates must not be registered on the NATS portal.
• Internship, academic project, or industrial training experience related to engineering design or project delivery is preferred.
• Exposure to international engineering standards and practices is desirable.
• Knowledge in any highway design software (Civil 3D / OpenRoads) is not needed but will be an added advantage.

Apprentice Eligibility Requirements

As this opportunity falls under the Apprentices Act, 1961, applicants must additionally meet the following criteria:

• Must be eligible for apprenticeship training under the Government of India guidelines.
• Must not have previously undergone apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
• Must satisfy all eligibility conditions prescribed by the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) and applicable government regulations.

Qualifications

• Ability to listen, understand, and follow instructions.
• Well-motivated and creative.
• Excellent numerical, logical, and analytical abilities.
• Interested in building a career in Engineering, Planning, or Design Consulting on multidisciplinary engineering projects.