Graduate Civil Engineer - Transportation

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

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer – Transportation to join our team in Dubai. This entry-level position is designed for UAE Nationals holding a valid family book and offers a structured graduate development program.

The successful candidate will assist experienced engineers in various design and project activities, build core skills, and contribute to real-world transportation projects.

Qualifications

• UAE National with a valid family book.
• Graduate entry-level candidate with strong interest in transportation, infrastructure, and engineering design.
• Familiarity with engineering software such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering design activities under the supervision of experienced civil engineers.
• Assist in preparing calculations, sketches, diagrams, and working drawings.
• Collect, organize, and analyze project data to support engineering decisions and design development.

Skills

Civil engineering

Transportation engineering

Infrastructure design support

Engineering calculations

Technical drawings

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Data collection

Data analysis

Project documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Job description

Position Overview

Graduate Civil Engineer – Transportation (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) is a Civil Engineering opportunity for a UAE National with a valid family book who wants to begin a professional engineering career through a structured graduate development program.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
• Role: Graduate Civil Engineer – Transportation
• Experience Level: Graduate entry level
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: 8000 – 12000
• Gender: Any
• Nationality: UAE National with family book

Role Context

The Graduate Civil Engineer – Transportation will join a structured graduate pathway that helps new engineers transition from academic learning into real project delivery. The role provides exposure to engineering design, technical drawings, calculations, project data, software-based analysis, and supervised infrastructure work. Through the ADVANCE program, the graduate will build core technical, business, and personal skills while contributing to transport-related assignments under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support engineering design activities under the supervision of experienced civil engineers.
• Assist in preparing calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings.
• Collect, organize, and analyze project data to support engineering decisions and design development.
• Use computer software to solve basic civil engineering problems and support technical deliverables.
• Develop analytical and design skills through structured project exposure and guided technical assignments.
• Assist in reviewing design inputs, project requirements, and engineering information for transportation and infrastructure works.
• Prepare basic technical documentation, design notes, and project support materials as required by the engineering team.
• Work in accordance with agreed budgets, schedules, and supervision requirements.
• Coordinate with team members to support project tasks, drawing updates, data checks, and engineering workflows.
• Participate in learning activities, training sessions, and development tasks linked to the graduate program.
• Apply academic civil engineering knowledge to practical project situations in a professional consultancy environment.
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors and team members to ensure work is completed accurately and on time.
• Support a collaborative project environment by being responsive, organized, and willing to learn from experienced professionals.

Ideal Profile

• UAE National with a valid family book.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Graduate entry‑level candidate with strong interest in transportation, infrastructure, and engineering design.
• Familiarity with engineering software such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, or similar tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong willingness to learn technical design standards, project workflows, and consultancy practices.
• Good analytical ability with attention to detail in calculations, drawings, and data review.
• Clear communication skills and a professional approach to supervised engineering work.
• Organized working style with ability to follow schedules, instructions, and project requirements.
• Positive attitude toward training, feedback, collaboration, and long‑term career development.

Skills Set

• Civil engineering
• Transportation engineering
• Infrastructure design support
• Engineering calculations
• Technical drawings
• Schematic drawings
• Working drawings
• Data collection
• Data analysis
• AutoCAD
• Civil3D
• Engineering software
• Design support
• Project documentation
• Basic engineering problem‑solving
• Budget and schedule awareness
• Team collaboration
• Graduate development
• Technical learning
• UAE National graduate program