Undergraduate - Geotechnical

Are you eager to kickstart your career in geotechnical engineering and gain hands-on experience in one of the most exciting engineering fields? Join our Civil Infrastructure team as an Undergraduate Geotechnical Engineer where you'll work alongside experienced engineers on significant regional projects gaining practical knowledge and exposure to industry-leading practices.

About the Role

As part of our Geotechnical & Ground Engineering team you will contribute to projects focused on geotechnical investigations, foundation design, slope stability, seismic design, and more. Through real-world applications and mentorship, you will develop key skills essential for a successful career in geotechnical engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting geotechnical investigations and analyzing subsurface conditions.
• Support the preparation of ground models for various design situations.
• Contribute to the design and assessment of shallow and deep foundations.
• Participate in earthworks and embankment design.
• Assist in slope stability analysis and lateral support design for excavations.
• Support ground improvement designs and liquefaction assessments.
• Conduct geophysical surveys and contribute to seismic design considerations.
• Gain experience in the geotechnics of dam design and related infrastructure.
• Learn and apply industry-standard software for geotechnical analysis and modeling.

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 impactful projects in Geotechnical engineering gaining real-world insights and contributing to meaningful solutions.
• Professional Development: Receive mentorship and hands-on training from industry-leading professionals.

Qualifications:

• Education: Pursuing a Civil Engineering Degree.
• Expected Graduation: 2026 (final-year students).
• GPA: Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 2.8 (or equivalent) to be considered.
• 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:

• Start Date: Rolling window from March to May 2025.
• Duration: 12 months from start date.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Customized schedules to accommodate academic commitments.

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 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 wellbeing 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.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Contract