Graduate Civil Engineer – Design (Roads & Infrastructure)

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer (Design – Roads & Infrastructure) in Bur Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role involves working with senior engineers to learn infrastructure design fundamentals, supporting design tasks, and gaining exposure to various engineering principles. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and demonstrate strong analytical capabilities, motivation, and teamwork skills. The company offers a hybrid working environment and a culture of inclusivity.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Global giving and volunteering program

Qualifications

• Working towards or recently completed a degree or master’s qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Strong academic performance demonstrating analytical capability and commitment to learning.
• High levels of motivation, curiosity, and willingness to develop technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support senior engineers in design drawings and calculations.
• Assist with reviewing technical data and project specifications.
• Learn to use design software through supervised tasks.

Skills

Analytical capability

Motivation

Teamwork

Communication skills

Interest in digital design tools

Education

Degree or Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

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Overview

The Graduate Civil Engineer (Design – Roads & Infrastructure) will begin their career by working closely with senior designers and technical specialists to learn the fundamentals of infrastructure design from the ground up. With no prior experience required, the graduate will be guided through structured training, mentoring, and hands‑on project involvement across road geometry, utilities, drainage, earthworks, and related infrastructure elements. They will start by supporting others—assisting with basic design tasks, learning software tools, and developing familiarity with standards and procedures—while progressively building the confidence, competence, and technical capability needed to take on increasing levels of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Support senior engineers in the preparation of design drawings, reports, models, and calculations for roads, utilities, drainage systems, and wider infrastructure projects.
• Assist with reviewing technical data, design criteria, and project specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant standards and guidelines.
• Learn to use industry‑standard design software (e.g., Civil 3D, MicroStation, or similar) through supervised tasks such as creating alignments, profiles, cross‑sections, and basic layouts.
• Participate in multidisciplinary coordination by helping compile inputs from structures, traffic, utilities, and environmental teams.
• Contribute to design documentation by assisting in preparing drafts of design reports, quantity estimates, and supporting schedules.
• Observe design review meetings, client discussions, and internal technical workshops to understand decision‑making processes and gain exposure to best practices in infrastructure design.
• Gradually take on more independent tasks—such as developing portions of road layouts, drainage networks, or utility corridors—as competence and technical understanding increase.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Working towards or recently completed a degree or master’s qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Strong academic performance demonstrating analytical capability and commitment to learning.
• High levels of motivation, curiosity, and willingness to develop technical skills through structured training and hands‑on project involvement.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with senior designers, engineers, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Familiarity with engineering principles and an interest in digital design tools, with a willingness to learn industry software and standards.

From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Locations

Bur Dubai, United Arab Emirates