Civil And Structural Engineering Intern – Field Operations

Synnefa’s six-month internship gives a recent civil engineering graduate hands-on responsibility for the civil works behind solar dryers and greenhouses that go straight into the field.⁠​​‌‌​‌​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​​​‌⁠

What it offers

• A monthly stipend of KES 20,000 gross (statutory deductions apply)
• Six months of field-based engineering work on structures deployed in Kenya
• Reimbursement of travel and related costs on company business
• A certificate of internship and a reference on successful completion

Who can apply

• Recent BSc Civil Engineering graduates completed within the last two years (candidates awaiting conferment may apply with a transcript)
• Competent in AutoCAD; Civil 3D, Revit or structural analysis software (Robot, ETABS, Prokon) is a plus
• Comfortable using Excel for take-offs, schedules and data
• Willing to travel to rural field sites at short notice
• Clear written English and a willingness to document work thoroughly

What you'll do

• Prepare and maintain engineering drawings under version control
• Produce civil site-preparation packages (foundation slabs, drainage, anchor bolt layouts, access roads, loading aprons)
• Detail frames, drying beds, racks and tensile structures; create reinforcement detailing and bar bending schedules
• Carry out site setting-out, levels and foundation inspection; assess ground conditions and coordinate geotechnical inputs
• Produce quantity take-offs and bills of quantities; prepare buildable technical packages for fabrication and construction partners
• Inspect sites against quality control checklists, verify delivered materials, and prepare as-built documentation
• Submit a written weekly report on agreed days

How to apply

Apply through the posting with:

• Your CV (with dates for every entry)
• Your academic transcript
• One example of technical work (drawing set, design report, take-off, final-year project extract) plus a short note indicating which parts were yours

Shortlisted candidates meet the CEO, then complete a take-home technical assignment with a stated deadline. Applications are reviewed as they arrive and the posting closes once the role is filled—apply early.

Good to know

• This is a fixed six-month internship; it does not automatically extend or convert to a permanent role.
• Synnefa operates across Kenya, Uganda and Ghana; field sites include Kericho, Nyandarua, Makueni and Kisumu.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.