Engineer Civil (Freight)

AECOM; Fujairah; On-site; AED 260,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Well-being resources

Employee assistance program

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM seeks a detail-oriented Civil Engineer specializing in freight infrastructure to lead supervision in Fujairah, UAE. You will ensure regulatory compliance, safety, and efficient project delivery while maintaining rigorous documentation.

The role requires coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces (civil, stations, utilities, signaling and MEP) with rail authorities, reviewing drawings and submittals, and upholding QA/QC throughout the project lifecycle—from execution to handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field; rail knowledge advantageous.
• 10 years of construction and supervision experience on major rail projects.
• Experience coordinating civil, stations, utilities, signaling and MEP interfaces with rail authorities.
• Strong progress tracking and recovery planning against baseline schedule.
• GCC/UAE experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction per IFC drawings, specs and method statements.
• Review shop drawings, ITPs and material submittals for track works.
• Monitor earthworks, drainage and subgrade ahead of track installation.
• Coordinate with survey teams on alignment and setting-out.
• Coordinate interfaces with civil structures, stations, utilities, signaling and MEP.
• Enforce QA/QC; manage inspections, NCRs and closeouts.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly progress reports with metrics.
• Ensure HSE procedures and railway safety are followed.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover of track systems.

Skills

Rail project oversight

Interface coordination

QA/QC procedures

Progress tracking

HSE compliance

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Rail-specific qualifications

Tools

IFC drawings

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Civil Engineer specializing in freight infrastructure to join our team in Fujairah United Arab Emirates. You will work collaboratively with project teams to ensure all projects meet regulatory standards safety requirements and operational efficiency goals while maintaining organized project documentation and timely delivery.

• Supervise and monitor construction in line with approved IFC drawings specifications method statements and project requirements.
• Review and verify shop drawings method statements ITPs and material submittals for track works and related systems.
• Monitor earthworks formation preparation drainage and subgrade condition ahead of track installation.
• Coordinate with survey teams on alignment levels control points and settingout verification.
• Coordinate interfaces with civil structures stations utilities signaling and MEP to protect program and quality.
• Enforce QA/QC procedures; review WIRs manage inspections and ensure timely closeout and records.
• Raise and manage NCRs and site observations; track corrective and preventive actions to closure.
• Monitor contractor progress versus the approved baseline schedule; highlight risks slippage and recovery plans.
• Prepare accurate daily weekly and monthly progress reports with metrics photos and lookahead.
• Coordinate with the client consultant contractor and railway authorities during execution and inspections.
• Ensure implementation of approved HSE procedures and railway operational safety requirements.
• Support testing and commissioning for track systems; participate in inspections snagging and handover.
• Assist the Resident Engineer and Project Manager in resolving technical and construction issues.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline; postgraduate or rail-specific qualifications are an advantage.
• 10 years of construction and supervision experience on major rail or freight projects
• Proficient in coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces (civil stations utilities signaling MEP) and dealing with railauthorities.
• Skilled in progress tracking risk identification and recovery planning against an approved baseline schedule.
• GCC/UAE experience is a must.

Additional Information :

About AECOM

• 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 proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. 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 optionswell-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and 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 .

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 youll 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 youve always envisioned. Here youll 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract