Graduate Architectural Engineer - ADVANCE Program

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,280 - 133,920; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a Graduate Architectural Engineer for their ADVANCE Program in Dubai, UAE. This full-time role offers UAE Nationals an opportunity to transition from university to a professional engineering career.

As a graduate, you will engage in a structured program, gaining essential skills through hands-on project experience while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with a Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering, eager to develop their technical and professional skills in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• UAE National with a family book.
• Fresh graduate or early-career candidate interested in architecture.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Detail-oriented approach to documentation and design support.

Responsibilities

• Participate in AECOM's ADVANCE graduate development programme.
• Support project teams with graduate-level architectural engineering duties.
• Work with experienced professionals across architecture and engineering.
• Prepare drawings, design inputs, and technical documents.

Skills

Architectural engineering

Graduate development

Design support

Project documentation

Technical coordination

Built environment awareness

Infrastructure project exposure

Transportation project support

Drawing support

Design standards awareness

Business skills development

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Professional workplace readiness

Project schedule awareness

Quality awareness

UAE National graduate development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Role: Graduate Architectural Engineer - ADVANCE Program
• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Industry: Architecture and Planning
• Function: Architect
• Experience: Graduate entry-level role
• Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Architecture and Planning
• Function: Architect
• Salary: 8000-12000 (Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the city; please confirm the final offer with the employer)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: UAE Nationals
• Job Type: Full-time

Graduate Architectural Engineer - ADVANCE Program in Dubai, UAE is an Architecture and Planning opportunity for UAE Nationals designed to support the transition from university education into a professional built environment career.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in AECOM's ADVANCE graduate development programme over approximately 24 months.
• Build essential business, technical, and personal skills to support the transition from student to professional.
• Support project teams with graduate-level architectural engineering duties under supervision.
• Assist with design-related tasks, project coordination, documentation, and technical learning activities.
• Gain broad exposure to the field through assigned duties that create a well-rounded learning experience.
• Work with experienced professionals across architecture, engineering, transportation, infrastructure, and project delivery teams.
• Develop understanding of project workflows, design standards, technical coordination, and professional consultancy practices.
• Support preparation of drawings, design inputs, technical documents, and project-related information where assigned.
• Take part in training, mentoring, and development activities linked to the graduate programme.
• Build communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and professional workplace skills.
• Follow project schedules, quality expectations, company procedures, and supervision requirements.
• Demonstrate strong performance, learning commitment, and professional growth throughout the programme.

Ideal Profile

• UAE National with a family book.
• Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering.
• Fresh graduate or early-career candidate interested in architecture, infrastructure, transportation, and built environment consultancy.
• Strong interest in developing technical design, project coordination, and professional consulting skills.
• Willingness to learn from experienced architects, engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work in a collaborative project environment.
• Positive attitude, curiosity, and commitment to professional development.
• Ability to follow instructions, complete assigned tasks, and work within agreed schedules.
• Detail‑oriented approach to documentation, design support, and project learning.
• Strong motivation to build a long‑term career in Dubai, UAE within a global infrastructure and design consultancy.

Skills Set

• Architectural engineering
• Graduate development
• Design support
• Project documentation
• Technical coordination
• Built environment awareness
• Infrastructure project exposure
• Transportation project support
• Drawing support
• Design standards awareness
• Business skills development
• Team collaboration
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving
• Professional workplace readiness
• Project schedule awareness
• Quality awareness
• UAE National graduate development

Why Join Us

• Start a professional Architecture and Planning career with a global infrastructure consulting firm in Dubai, UAE.
• Join a structured graduate programme designed to build business, technical, and personal skills.
• Gain practical exposure to real projects, multidisciplinary teams, and international consulting standards.
• Develop under the guidance of experienced professionals while building confidence as a graduate architectural engineer.
• Take part in a UAE National development pathway that supports long‑term career growth and professional achievement.