Graduate Civil Engineer - Project Program

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 89,280 - 122,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured graduate program

Mentoring sessions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer for its ADVANCE program in Abu Dhabi. This program offers recent graduates practical exposure to civil engineering teams, project execution, scheduling, reporting, and coordination.

You'll work closely with experienced engineers and project managers to support infrastructure project delivery and develop your skills through structured rotations and on-the-job training. Join us to build a long-term career in a global engineering consultancy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Recent graduate who completed studies within the last 24 months or no earlier than September 2024.
• Minimum GPA of 3.2 or above.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar engineering software.
• Candidates with more than 1 year of postgraduate work experience are not eligible for this graduate program.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured rotations across civil engineering technical teams.
• Support senior Project Managers and Program Managers with project execution.
• Assist in monitoring project resources, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Identify project challenges and recommend practical solutions.
• Contribute to project reports, technical updates, and documentation.

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer – Project Program

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Project-Program Management
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: 8000-11000 (estimated range; confirm final offer with employer).
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any

Overview

AECOM’s structured ADVANCE graduate program offers recent engineering graduates practical exposure to civil engineering teams, project execution, scheduling, reporting, resource coordination, and infrastructure project delivery. The role helps graduates transition confidently from academic study into professional engineering and project management practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in structured rotations across civil engineering technical teams to build a strong foundation in core project disciplines.
• Support senior Project Managers and Program Managers with project execution, progress tracking, scheduling, reporting, and coordination activities.
• Assist in monitoring project resources, timelines, budgets, and deliverables to support successful infrastructure project delivery.
• Identify project challenges within assigned tasks and work with the team to review options and recommend practical solutions.
• Apply sound judgment when supporting decisions that may affect project progress, coordination, cost, or delivery outcomes.
• Contribute to project reports, technical updates, meeting notes, and documentation required for project and program management workflows.
• Learn how multidisciplinary teams coordinate engineering, design, planning, and construction-related activities.
• Use engineering software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar tools to support technical and project tasks where required.
• Take part in on-the-job learning, mentoring sessions, and graduate development activities under AECOM's ADVANCE program.
• Share knowledge with peers and contribute positively to team discussions, learning activities, and project problem-solving.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Recent graduate who completed studies within the last 24 months or no earlier than September 2024.
• Minimum GPA of 3.2 or above, in line with AECOM's graduate program eligibility requirements.
• Master's degree holders should have started the master's program within 12 months of completing the bachelor's degree.
• Candidates with more than 1 year of postgraduate work experience are not eligible for this graduate program.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar engineering software.
• Strong interest in civil engineering, transportation, infrastructure, project delivery, and program management.
• Good teamwork skills with the ability to learn from experienced engineers and contribute to group objectives.
• Analytical mindset with willingness to understand project challenges, explore alternatives, and support practical solutions.
• Motivated, organized, and ready to follow a structured graduate development path in Abu Dhabi.

Skills Set

• Civil engineering fundamentals
• Project coordination
• Program management support
• Project scheduling
• Progress reporting
• Resource coordination
• Budget tracking support
• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• Technical documentation
• Engineering software awareness
• Infrastructure project support
• Team collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Decision support
• Graduate development
• Communication skills
• Time management

Why Join Us

• Join AECOM's ADVANCE graduate program, designed to support the transition from student life to professional engineering practice.
• Gain broad exposure to civil engineering, infrastructure delivery, project management, and program management activities.
• Learn directly from experienced engineers, Project Managers, Program Managers, and multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Build practical skills through structured rotations, mentoring, on-the-job training, and real project involvement.
• Start a long-term career pathway with a global civil engineering and infrastructure consultancy active across the UAE and wider Middle East.
• Contribute to projects that support transport, infrastructure, communities, and sustainable regional development.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure and engineering consultancy delivering advisory, planning, design, program management, and construction management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy. In Abu Dhabi and across the UAE, AECOM supports public and private sector clients with sustainable, resilient, and technically advanced project solutions that help improve communities, strengthen infrastructure, and support future‑ready development.