Graduate Civil Engineer - Geotechnical

Join AECOM's 2024 Graduate Program

Are you passionate about geotechnical engineering and eager to launch your career with a global leader in infrastructure consulting? AECOM is seeking a motivated Emirati Civil Engineering graduate to join our Geotechnical team in our Dubai or Abu Dhabi office. This role is part of our industry leading Graduate Program, offering the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, gain exposure to diverse projects, and develop essential skills in geotechnical design and analysis.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Develops designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, and project models as per specific discipline requirement. Works on drawings under the supervision of an experienced Engineer.
• Assists with the design content by applying both design and technical knowledge to ensure high-quality outputs under project timelines.
• Under Supervision, performs work following the agreed-upon budget and schedule.
• Uses computer software as a tool for solving fundamental engineering problems.
• Coordinates with other discipline Engineers as applicable for the continuity of the design process.
• Participates in design progress and coordination meetings.
• Actively seeks information, opportunities to participate and contribute, and develops efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Contributes by solving problems and applying experience or theoretical knowledge to atypical assignments.

Candidate Specifics

The candidate should have an interest in developing their skills in several of the following areas.

• Geotechnical Investigations
• Assessment of Geotechnical Parameters
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Preparation of Ground Models for different design situations
• Shallow Foundation Design
• Deep Foundation Design
• Earthworks (Embankment) Design
• Slope Design
• Excavation Lateral Support Design
• Ground Improvement Design
• Liquefaction Assessment
• Geophysical Survey
• Seismic Design
• Geotechnics of dam design

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with a focus/interest in one or more of the following subjects from an accredited University

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Engineering Geology
• Geological Engineering

1. Candidates must be 2024, 2023 or 2022 graduates
2. Successful applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.7 or 2:1 (or equivalent) and above.
3. As part of AECOM’s commitment to Emiratisation and in compliance with UAE labour law, only UAE Nationals with a family book will be considered for this role.

Additional information

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.