Apprentice Engineer (Diploma) - Civil

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A well-motivated and creative Diploma Engineer 2026 Passout with excellent numerical, logical, and analytical abilities who is interested in building a career in Engineering, Planning, or Design Consulting on multidisciplinary engineering projects.

The Apprentice Program is designed to provide hands-on, real-world experience through structured on-the-job training within live projects. Apprentices will work closely with Jacobs senior professionals and project managers, gaining exposure to technical practices, project delivery processes, and organizational culture.

This position is an Apprentice role under the Government of India's Apprentices Act, 1961, and is part of a structured 1-year training program. As per the regulations and eligibility criteria prescribed under the Act, Jacobs is required to adhere to the government-mandated guidelines for apprentice engagement. Therefore, it is mandatory for all applicants to meet the specified eligibility requirements.

He/ she will be responsible for quality design delivery. Good understanding of teamwork in the highways business area. Exhibits clear progression towards a technical career path.

• Undertake and successfully complete all technical and such other trainings as identified / allotted.
• Undertake and assist in basic engineering and planning tasks, such as design works, preparing engineering calculations and drawings, modelling of engineering behaviour, etc., as an originator with minimum guidance from team members.
• Preparation of plans, profile, Assemblies and Corridors.
• Taking responsibilities for their own work and producing higher quality technical output.
• Ability to listen, understand and follow instructions.
• Shows flexibility in work tasks and locations
• Successfully and effectively complete the Graduate Development Program
  
  

Here's what you'll need

• Diploma In Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• Academic passing year 2026.
• No dead or live backlogs/ATKT.
• Minimum 6 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. Therefore, 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
  
  

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.
  
  

At Jacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

At Jacobs it's all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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