Job Description

Company Description Work 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 world's 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!


Are you eager to start your career in road design and engineering? AECOM invites you to apply for the role of Graduate Highways Engineer within our esteemed Highways team. This opportunity is part of our exclusive 2024 Graduate Program, where you will gain hands-on experience and develop essential skills in road design and engineering.

Role Overview


As a Graduate Highways Engineer at AECOM, you will be a key member of our Highways team, working on impactful road design projects and gaining exposure to essential design software such as AutoCAD and Civil3D.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in preparing scope of works documents and project design criteria.
• Gain experience in road design, including plans, profiles, typical sections, cross sections, and signage.
• Utilize PowerPoint to create presentations and progress reports.
• Demonstrate strong communication and technical report writing skills.
• Develop proficiency in road design software.
• Familiarity with engineering standards, codes of practice, and local authority guidelines is advantageous.

What We're Looking For: We are seeking a motivated graduate who:

• Is passionate about road design and engineering.
• Possesses strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Is proficient in design software or willing to learn.
• Has a keen attention to detail and a desire to deliver high-quality work.
• Have previous consultancy road design internship experience is a plus.


Apply now to kickstart your career in highways engineering!

Qualifications

• Education: Candidates must be actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Academic Status : Applicants should be on track to graduate in 2025 or 2026. Recent graduates (2023/2024) seeking short-term work placement for professional experience may also be considered.
• Start Date: Jan 2025
• Duration : 1-3 months, depending on individual preferences and project requirements. (can be extended if required)
• Eligibility: As part of AECOM's commitment to Emiratisation and in compliance with UAE labor law, only UAE Nationals with a family book will be considered for this role.



Additional Information About AECOM


AECOM is the world's 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 Opportunity


You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're 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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.


Join us, and you'll 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 person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.


All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.