Graduate - Landscape Architect

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Job Description

Graduates joining the business in a Graduate role and engaging in all elements of the ADVANCE program. The program is designed to introduce and build essential business and personal skills, helping to enhance the transition from student to professional.

Graduates are assigned duties that will provide a broad, well-rounded learning experience within the field they are joining at Graduate entry level.

The ADVANCE program lasts approx. 24 months but the successful completion of the program is only to be used as an indicator for strong performance in line with other indicators (strong or above performance rating etc.)

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Engineer to join our Roads & Highways Design team at Abu Dhabi office. This role provides an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to develop their technical skills and gain hands-on experience in the planning and design of transportation infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of experienced engineers, supporting the delivery of high-quality, innovative, and sustainable design solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing basic architectural/engineering calculations.
• Preparing specifications, reports and related data tables.
• Maintaining liaison with design and drafting groups.
• Preparing, reviewing, and approving drawings as required.
• Under the direction of the Supervising Architect, may perform technical assignments of moderate complexity within approved schedules and budgets.
• May coordinate technical and administrative activities with employees in other disciplines and other departments participating on an assigned project.
• May assist in the training and evaluation of assigned architectural and design/drafting personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning or a related field.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD, 3D Modelling or similar tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Candidates must be recent graduates, having graduated within the last 24 months or no later than September 2024, to be eligible for AECOM's Graduate Program.
• Successful applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.2 and above.
• If you hold a Master’s Degree, it should have started within 12 months of completing your Bachelor’s Degree to ensure continuous education and meet program requirements.
• Candidates with more than 1 year of postgraduate work experience are not eligible for the program and are encouraged to apply for our professional-level roles instead.

Additional Information

• Review of CVs, phone screening, assessments and technical interviews: July 2026
• Mobilization & visa processing: August - September
• Start Date: August - October
• Program Orientation: October 2026 (This includes an induction and meet-and-greet for the entire graduate cohort from all o