Graduate Electrical Engineer - Dry Utilities
Posted date [2026-05-19]
(ID: 45383)
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Job Description and Requirements
Graduate Electrical Engineer - Dry UtilitiesJob Snapshot
Role: Graduate Electrical Engineer - Dry Utilities
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Experience: Graduate entry level
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Graduate Electrical Engineer - Dry Utilities in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for a recent electrical engineering graduate who wants to build practical experience in dry utility networks, LV and MV power distribution, street lighting, telecom systems, BIM coordination, and infrastructure design. This role is part of AECOM’s ADVANCE graduate program and supports the transition from academic study into professional engineering through structured learning, supervised design work, multidisciplinary coordination, and real project exposure.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Salary: 8000-11000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in the design of dry utility networks, including LV power distribution, MV power distribution, street lighting, and telecom systems.
* Apply electrical engineering knowledge to support accurate, high-quality design outputs within project timelines.
* Complete assigned work under supervision while following agreed budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
* Collect and analyze information from discipline-specific and interdisciplinary BIM models as needed.
* Use computer software to solve basic engineering problems and support infrastructure design activities.
* Coordinate with engineers from other disciplines to maintain continuity across the design process.
* Participate in design progress meetings and coordination discussions by sharing updates, findings, and technical inputs.
* Review BIM and CAD model production for accuracy against design instructions and project requirements.
* Support the utilities digital working group and contribute to the use of digital tools within the design process.
* Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, solve problems, and contribute to better project delivery.
* Apply theoretical knowledge and supervised experience to support non-routine design tasks.
* Take part in AECOM’s ADVANCE program activities to build technical, business, communication, and professional skills.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
* Recent graduate who completed studies within the last 24 months or no later than September 2024.
* Minimum GPA of 3.2 or above, in line with AECOM graduate program eligibility requirements.
* Master’s degree holders should have started the master’s program within 12 months of completing the bachelor’s degree.
* Candidates with more than 1 year of postgraduate work experience are not eligible for this graduate program.
* Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles, dry utility design, power distribution, street lighting, and telecom infrastructure.
* Software exposure such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, GIS, or relevant programming tools will be beneficial.
* Strong interest in infrastructure design, digital engineering, BIM coordination, and utility networks.
* Able to work with multidisciplinary teams and learn from experienced engineers in a project environment.
* Organized, analytical, and willing to contribute ideas, follow guidance, and develop practical engineering judgment.
Skills Set
* Electrical engineering
* Dry utility networks
* LV power distribution
* MV power distribution
* Street lighting design
* Telecom systems
* Infrastructure design
* AutoCAD
* GIS
* Microsoft Office
* BIM model coordination
* CAD model review
* Digital engineering tools
* Design coordination
* Engineering calculations
* Technical documentation
* Utilities design
* Problem-solving
* Project schedule support
* Multidisciplinary coordination
Why Join Us
* Join AECOM’s ADVANCE graduate program and start a structured career path in electrical and dry utilities engineering.
* Gain real project exposure in infrastructure design, power distribution, street lighting, telecom networks, and digital utility workflows.
* Learn from experienced engineers while contributing to multidisciplinary transportation and infrastructure projects.
* Build practical skills in BIM coordination, CAD review, software-based problem-solving, and technical design support.
* Develop long-term career value in a growing engineering discipline linked to smart infrastructure and sustainable urban development.
* Work in a collaborative professional environment that supports learning, innovation, technical growth, and career progression.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure and engineering consultancy delivering advisory, planning, design, program management, construction management, and supervision services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, energy, and utility infrastructure. In Abu Dhabi and across the UAE, AECOM supports public and private sector clients with sustainable, resilient, and technically advanced project solutions that improve communities, strengthen infrastructure, and support future-ready development.
