Graduate Engineer - Geotechnical

Join AECOM's 2026 Graduate Program

Are you passionate about geotechnical 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 – Geotechnical/Ground Engineering in our Abu Dhabi office. This role is part of our Graduate Program, offering the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, gain exposure to diverse projects, and develop essential skills in geotechnical design and analysis.

Responsibilities & Duties

• 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 Specifics

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

• Geotechnical Investigations
• Assessment of Geotechnical Parameters
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Preparation of Ground Models for different design situations
• Shallow Foundation Design
• Deep Foundation Design
• Earthworks (Embankment) Design
• Slope Design
• Excavation Lateral Support Design
• Ground Improvement Design
• Liquefaction Assessment
• Geophysical Survey
• Seismic Design
• Geotechnics of dam design

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

• Slope Stability Analysis – Slope/W or Slide
• Seepage Analysis – Seep/W
• FEM 2D and 3D – Plaxis or RS2/3 or Sigma/W or FLAC
• Pile Analysis – Repute, Group and LPile
• Stress and Settlement Analysis – PDisp or Settle 3D
• Liquefaction Analysis – CLiq or Liquefy-Pro
• Geotechnical Database and Geological Modelling – gINT and Leap Frog
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - ARCGIS

This role is ideal for someone is interested in a blend of design and hands-on site experience.