Graduate Engineer Structures

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure leader is seeking driven graduates for the Graduate Engineer Structures position. You will play a pivotal role in the structural design of diverse building projects, collaborating with senior engineers. Qualified candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and have a minimum GPA of 3.0, with a knack for applying their skills in dynamic team environments. This opportunity is exclusively for UAE Nationals with a valid family book. Join us to shape the future of the built environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid time off and leaves

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Recent graduates from 2024 or 2025 are eligible.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Solid understanding of dynamic problems in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of various building projects.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers on impactful projects.
• Apply engineering skills to real-world challenges.

Skills

Structural design analysis software

BIM tools

Dynamo or Rhino Grasshopper

Python or VB

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Coursework in Structural Dynamics

Coursework in Structural Steel Design II

Coursework in Reinforced Concrete Design II

Job description

Join AECOMs 2025 Graduate Program

This opportunity is part of AECOMs Fursa Program and open exclusively to UAE Nationals holding a valid family book.

Are you a driven graduate with a passion for structural engineering and building design AECOM invites you to apply for the role of Graduate Engineer Structures within our esteemed Building Engineering design team. This opportunity is part of our Graduate Program where you will collaborate with experienced Senior Engineers on diverse and impactful building projects.

About the Role

As a Graduate Engineer Structures at AECOM you will play a pivotal role in the structural design and development of a wide range of building projects. From worldclass sporting venues to commercial properties healthcare facilities higher education campuses research facilities and hospitality venues you will contribute to shaping the future of the built environment.

What Were Looking For

We are seeking enthusiastic graduates who are passionate about enhancing the built environment. If you are eager to apply your engineering skills to realworld challenges and thrive in a dynamic team environment we want to hear from you. This role offers an opportunity to bring creativity innovation and technical expertise to our projects.

Desirable Criteria:

• Exposure to structural design analysis software based on Finite Element Method (FEM).
• Understanding and experience with BIM tools.
• Advantageous skills in Dynamo or Rhino Grasshopper and scripting languages like Python or VB.
• Strong command of any structural design analysis software package FEM based preferred.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited University.
• Undergraduate coursework in at least two of the following subjects:
  • Structural Dynamics
• Dynamic problems in civil engineering; single‑degree of freedom system; free and forced vibrations; transient phenomena and Duhamel's integral; distributed mass system; seismic response of structures; multi‑storey buildings; random vibration and wind‑induced response of structures.
• Structural Steel Design II
• Design of fully and partially composite beams. Beam‑Columns design including local buckling strength and stability interaction equations biaxial bending and bending and tension members. Plate girders design including ultimate shear strength tension‑field action design of bearing and intermediate stiffeners local buckling considerations and flexural resistance. Second‑order analysis techniques.
• Reinforced Concrete Design II
• Behaviour and design of reinforced concrete members subjected to biaxial bending torsion lateral loads and two‑way action. Two‑way slab systems. Strip method direct design approach and equivalent frame analysis of two‑way slabs. Yield line theory of slabs. Inelastic response of reinforced concrete structures and moment redistribution. Earthquake-resistant design.
• Candidates must be recent 2024 or 2025 graduates to be eligible for AECOMs Graduate Program.
• Successful applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) and above.
• As part of AECOMs commitment to Emiratisation and in compliance with UAE labour law only UAE Nationals with a family book will be considered for this role.

Additional Information :

Recruitment Timeline

Heres 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 casebycase 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 absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work optionswellbeing 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 privatesector 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 .

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 cuttingedge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our awardwinning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll 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 :

Contract