Graduate Engineer - Civil

AECOM; Al Ain; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Graduate Engineer Civil, where you'll launch your career in water engineering. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, including the design of water and wastewater networks. Collaborate with experienced engineers, develop essential skills, and gain exposure to a broad range of civil infrastructure projects. With a commitment to your growth, this innovative firm provides a supportive environment for your career ambitions. If you're a recent graduate eager to make an impact in the engineering field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Options

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Recent graduates in Civil Engineering with a strong GPA are encouraged to apply.
• Exposure to water engineering subjects is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs, calculations, and project models for water engineering.
• Coordinate with other engineers to ensure project continuity.

Skills

Water Supply and Sewerage Design

Hydraulics

Water Networks

Water Resources

BIM Coordination

Engineering Software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

BIM Software

CAD Software

Job description

Join AECOM's 2026 Graduate Program

Are you passionate about water engineering and ready to launch your career with a global leader in infrastructure solutions? Join us at AECOM as a Graduate Engineer Civil and become part of our Wet Utilities team. In this role, you will work on diverse projects involving the design of water, wastewater, recycled water networks as well as hydrology and drainage design.

Why Join Us
At AECOM, we believe in developing well-rounded engineers. While your primary focus will be on wet utilities in this role, we're committed to providing exposure to a broad range of civil infrastructure projects from roads, dry utilities, and bridges to highways and urban development and support your progression in another discipline if suitable. This cross-disciplinary experience will help you build a solid foundation for a successful career in civil engineering.

Role Overview:

As a Graduate Engineer Civil, you will collaborate with experienced engineers to develop designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, and project models tailored to specific discipline requirements. You will assist in ensuring high-quality outputs within project timelines and budgets, applying your technical knowledge and skills under supervision. Additionally, you will use engineering software to solve fundamental problems and coordinate with other disciplines to ensure project continuity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop designs, calculations, sketches, and project models as per project requirements.
• Assist in design content to ensure high-quality outputs under project timelines.
• Perform work following agreed-upon budgets and schedules.
• Collect and analyze information from interdisciplinary project BIM models.
• Use engineering software to solve fundamental problems.
• Coordinate with other discipline engineers to maintain design continuity.
• Participate in design progress and coordination meetings.
• Ensure the quality of model production by BIM/CAD teams.
• Actively seek information opportunities to participate and contribute to project success.
• Solve problems and apply theoretical knowledge to project assignments.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, ideally with exposure to one or more of the following subjects from an accredited university:
  • Water Supply and Sewerage Design
  • Hydraulics
  • Water Networks
  • Water Resources
• Candidates must be recent 2024 or 2025 graduates (no later than Sept 2025) to be eligible for AECOM's Graduate Program.
• Successful applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.3 or 2:1 (or equivalent) and above.
• If you hold a Master's degree, it must have started within 12 months of finishing your Bachelor's to meet the program's continuous education requirement.
• Candidates with more than 1 year of postgraduate work experience are not eligible for the program and are encouraged to apply for our professional-level roles instead.

Additional Information:

Recruitment Timeline

Here's what you can expect throughout the application journey.

• Applications Open: April 23, 2025
• Applications Close: May 23, 2025
• Screening & Interviews: May - June 2025 (includes CV review, phone screening, and technical interviews)
• Mobilization & Processing: July - August 2025
• Start Date: September 2025 (Earlier start requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis).
• Program Orientation: October 2025. Our full graduate cohort from across the Middle East will come together for a dedicated induction, networking, and teambuilding experience.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, wellbeing resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Our teams partner with public and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design, and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at [website].

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects both in your local community and on a global scale that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration, and community where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work:

No

Employment Type:

Full-time