Graduate Environmental Engineer - Impact Studies

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Graduate Environmental Engineer to join its ADVANCE development program in Dubai, UAE. The role focuses on supporting Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, environmental reporting, technical analysis, and interdisciplinary coordination while gaining practical consulting experience.

The program spans approximately 24 months, offering structured development and exposure to senior engineers in a live project environment.

Qualifications

• Must be UAE National holding a valid family book.
• Recent graduate who completed studies within the previous 24 months and no earlier than September 2024.
• Minimum academic GPA of 3.2.
• No more than 1 year of postgraduate professional work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Environmental and Social Impact Assessment studies by assisting with calculations, sketches, diagrams, technical information, and project models.
• Help prepare, review, and finalize environmental reports under the guidance of experienced engineers and scientists.
• Apply academic environmental knowledge to practical assignments while maintaining accuracy and project quality requirements.
• Collect, organize, and analyze environmental and interdisciplinary project data for use in technical studies and reporting.
• Use appropriate computer applications to evaluate fundamental environmental and engineering problems.

Skills

Environmental impact assessment

Environmental reporting

Environmental data analysis

Interdisciplinary coordination

Engineering software applications

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

Environmental modelling software

Job description

Graduate Environmental Engineer - Impact Studies

Job Snapshot: Role: Graduate Environmental Engineer - Impact Studies Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Environmental Services Function: Environmental and Geological Engineering Experience: Recent graduate with no more than 1 year of postgraduate work experience Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview: Graduate Environmental Engineer - Impact Studies in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an Environmental Services opportunity designed for UAE National graduates beginning a professional career in environmental assessment, sustainability, and infrastructure consulting. AECOM is hiring a motivated graduate to join its structured ADVANCE development program, supporting Environmental and Social Impact Assessment studies, environmental reporting, technical analysis, interdisciplinary coordination, and project delivery while building practical consulting experience.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Environmental Services Function: Environmental and Geological Engineering Salary: 9000-14000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: UAE National with family book Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Graduate Environmental Engineer will contribute to environmental studies while completing AECOM 's approximately 24-month ADVANCE graduate development program. The role is structured to help recent graduates move from academic learning into professional consulting by combining supervised project responsibilities with technical development, multidisciplinary exposure, and practical problem solving. Work completed in this position supports environmental decision-making, regulatory studies, sustainable infrastructure planning, and the preparation of accurate project documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Environmental and Social Impact Assessment studies by assisting with calculations, sketches, diagrams, technical information, and project models.
• Help prepare, review, and finalize environmental reports under the guidance of experienced engineers and scientists.
• Apply academic environmental knowledge to practical assignments while maintaining accuracy and project quality requirements.
• Collect, organize, and analyze environmental and interdisciplinary project data for use in technical studies and reporting.
• Use appropriate computer applications to evaluate fundamental environmental and engineering problems.
• Coordinate with engineers, scientists, planners, and other specialists to maintain continuity between different components of environmental studies.
• Participate in project progress meetings, study reviews, technical coordination sessions, and internal discussions.
• Assist with evaluating survey outputs, models, datasets, and study information before they are incorporated into formal reports.
• Complete assigned work within established project schedules and budgets under professional supervision.
• Contribute to environmental study documentation while following applicable technical procedures and quality requirements.
• Investigate project information independently when appropriate and seek guidance when dealing with unfamiliar or atypical assignments.
• Apply theoretical knowledge to practical environmental challenges and develop solutions with support from senior team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve task efficiency, data organization, and coordination across project activities.
• Maintain accurate technical files, working documents, calculations, and project information required for environmental deliverables.
• Build practical knowledge across environmental assessment, sustainability, reporting, and interdisciplinary consultancy work throughout the graduate program.

Ideal Profile

• UAE National holding a valid family book.
• Bachelor 's or Master 's degree from an accredited university in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Marine Engineering, Sustainable Energy and Technology, Geography and Environmental Science, Ecology and Conservation, Architecture and Environmental Design, Sustainable Urban Environments, or a closely aligned discipline.
• Recent graduate who completed studies within the previous 24 months and no earlier than September 2024.
• Minimum academic GPA of 3.2.
• Candidates holding a Master 's degree should have commenced it within 12 months of completing their Bachelor 's degree.
• No more than 1 year of postgraduate professional work experience.
• Genuine interest in environmental engineering, sustainability, impact assessment, and environmental consulting.
• Strong analytical ability with confidence working with technical data and environmental information.
• Comfortable using computer software for analysis, calculations, documentation, and technical problem solving.
• Detail-oriented approach to reports, data review, and project deliverables.
• Willingness to learn from experienced engineers and scientists while gradually taking greater ownership of assigned work.
• Able to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving capability.
• Motivated to build a long-term professional career within environmental and infrastructure consulting.

Skills Set

• Environmental impact assessment
• Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
• Environmental reporting
• Environmental data analysis
• Sustainability assessment
• Technical calculations
• Environmental modelling
• Survey data review
• Environmental studies
• Environmental engineering fundamentals
• Technical report preparation
• Interdisciplinary coordination
• Engineering software applications
• Data interpretation
• Environmental project documentation
• Study evaluation
• Quality review
• Technical problem solving
• Project schedule awareness
• Environmental science
• Sustainable infrastructure
• Ecology and conservation awareness
• Marine environmental studies
• Sustainable energy concepts
• Environmental design principles

Why Join Us

This graduate position offers a structured route into one of the UAE 's growing technical fields, where environmental assessment and sustainability increasingly influence infrastructure planning and development. Through the ADVANCE program, graduates can build commercial awareness, technical confidence, consulting skills, and interdisciplinary experience while contributing to live projects. The role also provides exposure to experienced environmental professionals and offers a strong foundation for progression into more specialized environmental engineering, sustainability, and impact assessment responsibilities.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing engineering, environmental, planning, design, program management, and construction management services. Its multidisciplinary teams support complex transportation, water, energy, buildings, and environmental projects while helping public and private clients develop sustainable, resilient, and technically sound infrastructure solutions.