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Civil Engineering

Location: United States Experience Type: Virtual Job/Internship Simulation

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Help our team build critical projects in our infrastructure, building and rail businesses as a Civil Engineering at John Holland

Are you up for the challenge of improving lives? Are you interested in a career at one of Australia’s leading infrastructure and property companies?

At John Holland we deliver people-centred solutions to complex challenges and opportunities.

Transforming lives doesn’t just apply to our projects. We are committed to giving students a foot in the door, where every day is a chance to make our cities and communities better.

We understand that choosing where you start your career is a big decision. That’s why we have designed a job simulation that arms you with the skills needed for a successful future.

Kick-start your career by enrolling in the John Holland Civil Engineering Job Simulation and complete the real-life work tasks our infrastructure, building and rail businesses face each day.

This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 4-5 hours to complete.

Skills Learned:

  • Concrete Take Off
    Calculate the volumes of concrete for pile caps and abutments for a bridge.

    • Reading structural drawings
    • Calculate structural material
    • Attention to detail
  • Subcontract Rates Comparison
    Review and compare subcontractor rates.

    • Tender analysis
    • Critical thinking
    • Prioritisation of criteria
  • Design
    Compare two drawings and identify any differences.

    • Attention to detail
    • Design
    • Critical analysis
  • Programme
    Review tasks and arrange them in the correct sequencing order.

    • Forecasting
    • Scheduling of works
    • Time management
  • Design & Installation
    Review placement of CCTV camera at an island stop.

    • Calculations
    • Attention to detail
    • Stakeholder management
  • Testing and commissioning
    Test and commission CCTV camera for an island stop.

    • Site coordination
    • Commissioning
    • Critical analysis
  • Finish Line

Experience Information

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