Graduate, Digital Solutions & Urban Analytics (GIS)

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 onboarding

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Job summary

AECOM invites UAE National graduates to join a structured 24-month Advance graduate program, with mentorship from industry experts to develop into future leaders. The role supports Emiratisation under UAE labor law and participates in GPSSA registrations as applicable.

You will engage in data analytics, GIS-based planning, and digital solutions across Buildings & Places and Urbanism & Planning teams, building dashboards and predictive models for urban development and infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• UAE National with a family book.
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, GIS, or related discipline.
• Graduated their bachelor's degree 2024 onwards.
• Understanding of digital solutions, data analytics, GIS, simulation modelling, urban analytics, or smart city projects.
• Proficiency in GIS platforms such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, or QGIS.
• Experience with data visualisation and business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Knowledge of data analytics, database management, and programming languages including Python and SQL.
• Experience in spatial analysis, predictive modelling, simulation, and data-driven decision-making within the built environment.
• Familiarity with Digital Twin, Smart Cities, CIM, BIM, and digital engineering technologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support Buildings & Places and Urbanism & Planning teams through data analytics, digital solutions, and simulation modelling.
• Develop and manage spatial and non-spatial datasets to support planning, infrastructure, transportation, sustainability, and master planning projects.
• Utilize GIS platforms to perform spatial analysis, mapping, site suitability assessments, catchment studies, and demographic analysis.
• Build, maintain, and automate dashboards and reporting tools using platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools.
• Conduct data analysis and predictive modelling to inform urban development, infrastructure planning, and sustainability initiatives.
• Develop simulation models related to urban growth, mobility, population forecasting, land use, environmental impact, and asset performance.
• Integrate data from multiple sources including GIS databases, BIM models, IoT sensors, surveys, and external data providers.
• Support digital transformation initiatives by identifying innovative technologies, automation opportunities, and advanced analytical solutions.
• Collaborate with planners, architects, engineers, urban designers, and sustainability specialists to provide technical analysis and data-driven insights.
• Prepare technical reports, visualisations, maps, dashboards, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance with organisational digital standards and best practices.
• Support the implementation of Digital Twin, Smart City, and City Information Modelling (CIM) initiatives where applicable.

Job description

AECOM invites UAE National graduates to join a structured 24-month Advance graduate program, with mentorship from industry experts to develop into future leaders. The role supports Emiratisation under UAE labor law and participates in GPSSA registrations as applicable.

You will engage in data analytics, GIS-based planning, and digital solutions across Buildings & Places and Urbanism & Planning teams, building dashboards and predictive models for urban development and infrastructure projects.