Design Coordinator - Underground Structures (Rail)

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

AD&D

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Leaves of absences

Flexible work options

Well-being resources

Employee assistance program

Business travel insurance

Service recognition awards

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a senior design coordinator for underground structures. You will coordinate multidisciplinary design inputs, manage interfaces across civil, structural, geotechnical and MEP disciplines, and support value engineering across large-scale infrastructure projects.

Ideal candidates bring a engineering degree and 10+ years of underground structures experience, with exposure to rail or major infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in underground structures design coordination.
• Experience on large scale infrastructure or rail projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary design inputs for underground structures including tunnels, shafts, and retaining systems
• Manage design interfaces between civil, structural, geotechnical, and MEP disciplines
• Review design submissions for compliance with project specifications and applicable standards
• Support value engineering and constructability reviews
• Track design progress and ensure timely delivery against programme milestones
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and internal teams to resolve design issues
• Support risk identification and mitigation during the design phase

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

To coordinate the design development and delivery of underground structures, ensuring alignment with project requirements, technical standards, and stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary design inputs for underground structures including tunnels, shafts, and retaining systems


• Manage design interfaces between civil, structural, geotechnical, and MEP disciplines


• Review design submissions for compliance with project specifications and applicable standards


• Support value engineering and constructability reviews


• Track design progress and ensure timely delivery against programme milestones


• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and internal teams to resolve design issues


• Support risk identification and mitigation during the design phase

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in underground structures design coordination or related field


• Experience on large scale infrastructure or rail projects is advantageous

Qualifications

Engineering Degree

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include

• medical


• dental


• vision


• life


• AD&D


• disability benefits


• paid time off


• leaves of absences


• voluntary benefits


• perks


• flexible work options


• well-being resources


• employee assistance program


• business travel insurance


• service recognition awards


• retirement savings plan


• employee stock purchase plan

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.