Graduate Geotechnical Engineer - Ground Design
Posted date [2026-05-19]
(ID: 45379)
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Job Description and Requirements
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer - Ground DesignJob Snapshot
Role: Graduate Geotechnical Engineer - Ground Design
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Geo-technical
Experience: Graduate entry level
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer - Ground Design in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for an early-career engineer who wants to develop technical capability in geotechnical investigations, ground modelling, foundation design, earthworks, slope stability, excavation support, and soil-structure analysis. This role is part of AECOM’s ADVANCE graduate program and offers structured learning, supervised engineering design, practical project exposure, and professional development within a global infrastructure consultancy.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Geo-technical
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
* Participate in AECOM’s ADVANCE graduate program and complete learning activities designed to build business, personal, and technical skills.
* Support experienced engineers with geotechnical design tasks, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings.
* Collect, review, and analyze engineering and ground investigation data under professional supervision.
* Use engineering software to solve basic geotechnical and civil engineering problems.
* Assist with geotechnical investigations, assessment of ground parameters, and preparation of ground models for different design situations.
* Support shallow foundation design, deep foundation design, earthworks design, embankment assessment, and slope design activities.
* Learn excavation lateral support design, ground improvement design, liquefaction assessment, geophysical survey interpretation, and seismic design principles.
* Gain exposure to geotechnical aspects of dam design and complex ground engineering projects.
* Complete assigned work in line with agreed budget, project schedule, technical direction, and supervision requirements.
* Coordinate with civil, structural, transportation, and infrastructure teams to understand how geotechnical design supports wider project delivery.
* Prepare clear technical inputs, notes, calculations, and supporting documentation for review by senior engineers.
* Build professional judgment by learning from project feedback, mentoring, and practical design review sessions.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor of Science or Engineering from an accredited university in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, or a closely related subject.
* Master of Science, Master of Engineering, or PhD in a relevant discipline will be preferred.
* Strong interest in geotechnical engineering, ground investigation, foundation design, earthworks, slopes, excavation support, and infrastructure design.
* Familiarity with engineering design principles, data analysis, technical drawings, and engineering calculations.
* Willingness to learn specialist software such as Slope-W, Slide, Seep-W, Plaxis 2D, RS2, Sigma-W, Repute, Group, LPile, or equivalent tools.
* Good analytical thinking with the ability to review data, follow engineering logic, and solve basic technical problems under supervision.
* Able to work within a team environment and learn from experienced engineers, project managers, and technical specialists.
* Organized and responsible approach to completing assigned tasks within project budget and schedule requirements.
* Good communication skills for preparing technical inputs, coordinating with colleagues, and participating in project discussions.
Skills Set
* Geotechnical engineering
* Ground investigations
* Geotechnical parameters assessment
* Ground modelling
* Shallow foundation design
* Deep foundation design
* Earthworks design
* Embankment design
* Slope design
* Excavation lateral support
* Ground improvement
* Liquefaction assessment
* Geophysical survey awareness
* Seismic design
* Dam geotechnics
* Engineering calculations
* Technical drawings
* Data analysis
* Slope-W
* Slide
* Seep-W
* Plaxis 2D
* RS2
* Sigma-W
* Repute
* Group
* LPile
Why Join Us
* Join AECOM’s ADVANCE graduate program and build a structured career foundation in geotechnical and civil engineering.
* Learn from experienced engineers while working on real infrastructure, transportation, and ground engineering projects.
* Develop practical skills in soil analysis, foundation design, slope stability, ground improvement, and geotechnical modelling.
* Gain exposure to specialist software, technical workflows, multidisciplinary project delivery, and professional engineering standards.
* Build long-term career value in a high-demand engineering discipline linked to infrastructure, transportation, buildings, and sustainable development.
* Work in a collaborative environment that supports mentoring, technical growth, and transition from graduate study to professional practice.
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, and energy. In Abu Dhabi and across the UAE, AECOM supports public and private sector clients with sustainable, resilient, and technically advanced project solutions that improve infrastructure, strengthen communities, and support future-ready development.
