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Job Description
Are you entering your final year in Civil Engineering and looking to gain hands-on experience in structural engineering, particularly in bridges and tunnels? AECOM is offering an Undergraduate - Structural (Bridges & Tunnels) 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 Structural Engineer, you will collaborate with industry experts, contribute to impactful bridge and tunnel projects, and develop proficiency in essential design software. This role is ideal for ambitious students seeking to build a strong foundation in structural engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn from senior engineers about developing designs, calculations, sketches, and project models.
- Work on structural drawings under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
- Support project design by applying technical knowledge and ensuring high-quality outputs within timelines.
- Use software tools to support fundamental engineering problem-solving.
- Participate in design progress and coordination meetings.
- Actively seek learning opportunities and contribute innovative solutions.
Who We're Looking For
✔ Passionate about structural engineering, particularly bridges and tunnels.
✔ Strong communication, teamwork, and analytical skills.
✔ Eager to develop expertise in structural 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 bridge and tunnel infrastructure projects, gaining practical exposure to structural engineering.
- Professional Development – Receive mentorship and hands-on training from industry-leading professionals.
- Flexible Work Arrangements – Customised schedules to accommodate academic commitments.
Qualifications
- Education: Pursuing a Civil Engineering Degree with a focus on Structural Engineering.
- Expected Graduation: 2026 (final-year students).
- GPA: Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 2.8 (or equivalent) to be considered.
- Start Date: Rolling window from March to May 2025.
- Duration: 12 months from start date.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Customized schedules to accommodate academic commitments.
- 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.
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What We Do
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 private-sector 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 aecom.com.
Why Work With Us
Together, we thrive.
We’re committed to being the best workplace in our industry – fostering respect, community, and innovation so our people can thrive, drive better outcomes for our clients, and fulfill our purpose of delivering a better world.
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