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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.

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Job Description

Are you entering your final-year in Civil Engineering looking to gain hands-on experience in road design and engineering? AECOM is offering an Undergraduate - Highways role, providing practical training, exposure to industry-leading projects, and the opportunity for a full-time Graduate position after graduation.

About the Role

As an Undergraduate Highways Engineer, you will collaborate with industry experts, contribute to impactful road design projects, and develop proficiency in essential design software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D. This role is ideal for ambitious students seeking to build a strong foundation for a career in highways and transportation engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Assist senior engineers in scope of work preparation and project design criteria.Gain experience in road design, alignment, cross-sections, and pavement design.Develop 3D modelling and cross-section designs using industry software.Support technical report writing and project documentation.Stay updated on engineering standards and local guidelines.

Who We're Looking For

✔ Passionate about road design and engineering.
✔ Strong communication, teamwork, and analytical skills.
✔ Eager to learn road design software.

What We Offer

Career Progression: High-performing individuals will be considered for a full-time Graduate position upon completing their degree and offered a spot in our program.Real-World Experience – Work on major infrastructure projects and gain valuable insights into highway engineering.Professional Development – Receive mentorship and hands-on training from industry-leading professionals.Flexible Work Arrangements – Customised schedules to accommodate academic commitments.

QualificationsEducation: Pursuing a Civil Engineering Degree.Expected Graduation: 2026 (final-year students).GPA: Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 2.9 (or equivalent) to be considered.Start Date: March 2025Duration: 12 months from start date.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.