Graduate Engineer - Civil (Geotechnical)

Abu Dhabi Branch; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Abu Dhabi is offering a Graduate Civil Engineer (Geotechnical) position for their 2025 Graduate Development Program. The role includes detailed design work, project assistance, and the chance to rotate across business functions to enhance your engineering experience. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong analytical and communication skills. A diverse range of benefits and a supportive mentoring environment are provided.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or Earth Sciences.
• Understanding of commercial and financial aspects of engineering.
• Ability to work within time and budget constraints.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed design work under supervision.
• Assist in project deliveries and documentation.
• Liaise with supervisors and specialists on tasks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical methods

Time management

High standard task completion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Geology or Earth Sciences

Job description

About SJ/Robert Bird Group (RBG)

Robert Bird Group (RBG) a member of the Surbana Jurong Group is a global consulting engineering firm known for its innovative approach to the built environment. As part of a collective of multidisciplinary experts RBG is dedicated to delivering creative smart and sustainable solutions across the full project lifecycle from concept and planning to execution and asset management. Headquartered in Singapore Surbana Jurong Group brings together a global talent pool of 16000 professionals across its member companies: AETOS Atelier Ten BH CHIL KTP Prostruct Robert Bird Group SAA and SMEC.

Operating from more than 120 offices in over 40 countries the Groups teams include architects designers planners engineers and technical specialists driven by innovation and a shared purpose to shape a better future.

Together they provide a comprehensive suite of consultancy services across diverse sectors including transportation water aviation healthcare hospitality and renewables delivering value at every stage of development through integrated sustainable solutions.

The Role

Join the SJ/RBG Groups Graduate Development Program (GDP).

We have exciting opportunities for Graduate Civil Engineer (Geotechnical) for our 2025 GDP intake. Starting within our Urban Civils team and supported by passionate mentors you will get involved in;

• Carrying out detailed design work and documentation under supervision
• Contributing to the delivery of projects
• Liaising supervisors draftspersons and other specialists on issues relating to the designated tasks and the delivery of designated work on packages and projects
• Assisting in preparation of specifications proposals and other documents under supervision

As a graduate employee at SJ/RBG Group you will have the opportunity to have a quarterly rotation schedule across all business functions allowing you to experience other aspects of Civil Engineering (Geotechnical) that may be of interest as well as gaining an appreciation for other technical components of a multi-disciplinary project.

In addition you will be given regular training on everything from consulting with clients to managing your time effectively.

About You

Suitable applicants will have:

• A Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Geology or Earth Sciences
• An appreciation of the technical commercial financial and marketing aspects of engineering
• The ability to complete tasks within time and budget constraints to a high standard
• A solid foundation in analytical methods tools and engineering principles
• Strong communication skills a good work ethic and a professional attitude
• Willingness and ability to travel as required

In return SJ/RBG Group offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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