Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worlds most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Join AECOM's 2024 Graduate Program!Role OverviewAre you passionate about geological and rock engineering and eager to launch your career with a global leader in infrastructure consulting? AECOM is seeking a motivated graduate to join our team as a Graduate Engineer - Geological/Rock Engineering in our Dubai office. This role is part of our prestigious 2024 Graduate Program, offering the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, gain exposure to diverse projects, and develop essential skills in geotechnical design and analysis.Key Responsibilities

• Develops designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, and project models as per specific discipline requirement. Works on drawings under the supervision of an experienced Engineer.
• Assists with the design content by applying both design and technical knowledge to ensure high-quality outputs under project timelines.
• Under Supervision, performs work following the agreed-upon budget and schedule.
• Uses computer software as a tool for solving fundamental engineering problems.
• Coordinates with other discipline Engineers as applicable for the continuity of the design process.
• Participates in design progress and coordination meetings.
• Actively seeks information, opportunities to participate and contribute, and develops efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Contributes by solving problems and applying experience or theoretical knowledge to atypical assignments.

Candidate SpecificsThe candidate should have an interest in developing their skills in several of the following areas.

• Site reconnaissance and geological mapping,
• Rock mechanics and rock mass classification systems,
• Computer aided geological mapping and geological ground models including profile and cross section preferably through AutoCAD/ ARCGIS and/ or software such as Leapfrog,
• Rock slope stability, specifically rock fall analysis,
• Rock fall mitigation design through software, preparing corresponding specs and drawings,
• Rock slope support design for open cuts,
• Utilizing RocScience suit including Rocfall 2D and/or 3D, Dips, RocPlane, Swedge, Topple, RSdata and RocSlide,
• Geotechnical Investigations (including in-situ and laboratory testing),
• Geohazard assessment,
• Assessment of Rock Parameters
• Experience in Leapfrog software,
• Terrain hazard assessment,
• Hydrogeology,
• Foundation Design on Rock
• Excavation Design
• Tunnel Design
• Cavern Design
• Seismic design
• Geotechnics of dam design

There will be the opportunity to gain experience in the use of some of the following software packages:

• RocScience Suite:

• RocFall 2D or 3D,
• Dips,
• RocPlane,
• SWedge,
• RocTopple,
• RSData,
• Slide2 or Slide3 (alternatively Slope W),
• AutoCAD,
• ArcGIS.
• gINT
• Leap Frog

This role is ideal for someone is interested in a blend of design and hands-on site experienceQualificationsMinimum Requirements * Bachelors or Masters Degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in one or more of the following subjects from an accredited University

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Engineering Geology
• Geological Engineering
• Foundation Engineering
• Soil Mechanics
• Rock Mechanics
• Rock Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Candidates must be recent graduates, having graduated within the last 24 months or no later than September 2024, 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 Masters Degree, it should have started within 12 months of completing your Bachelors Degree to ensure continuous education and meet program requirements.
• 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 InformationRecruitment Timeline:

• Applications open: May 13th, 2024
• Applications close: June 8th, 2024
• Review of CVs, phone screening, and technical interviews: June and July 2024
• Mobilization & visa processing: August 2024
• Start Date: September / October 2024
• Program Orientation: November 2024 (This includes an induction and meet-and-greet for the entire graduate cohort from all our offices in the ME).

About AECOMAECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.Freedom to Grow in a World of OpportunityYou will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm, and were in this together - your growth and success are ours too.Join us, and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each persons potential, and well help you reach yours.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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