Graduate Utilities Engineer - Electrical Design
Posted date [2026-05-19]
(ID: 45384)
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Job Description and Requirements
Graduate Utilities Engineer - Electrical DesignJob Snapshot
Role: Graduate Utilities Engineer - Electrical Design
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Experience: Graduate entry level
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Graduate Utilities Engineer - Electrical Design in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for a recent electrical engineering graduate who wants to gain hands-on experience in dry utility networks, LV and MV power distribution, street lighting, telecom systems, BIM coordination, and digital infrastructure design. This AECOM ADVANCE graduate program role supports early-career engineers through supervised technical work, multidisciplinary collaboration, design software exposure, and real project learning across transportation and infrastructure assignments.
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 with the design of dry utility networks, including LV power distribution, MV power distribution, street lighting, and telecom systems.
* Apply electrical design knowledge to support accurate technical outputs within approved project timelines.
* Complete assigned engineering tasks under supervision while following agreed budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
* Collect and review information from discipline-specific and interdisciplinary BIM models to support utility design coordination.
* Use computer software to solve basic engineering problems and improve design workflow efficiency.
* Coordinate with engineers from civil, utilities, infrastructure, and related disciplines to maintain design continuity.
* Participate in design progress meetings and coordination sessions by sharing updates, technical inputs, and task status.
* Verify BIM and CAD model production against design instructions to support accuracy and quality.
* Support digital working groups related to utilities and help implement useful digital tools within the design process.
* Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, solve design issues, and contribute to better project delivery.
* Apply theoretical knowledge to practical engineering assignments under the guidance of senior engineers.
* Participate in AECOM’s ADVANCE program activities to develop technical, business, teamwork, 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 earlier 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, utility networks, power distribution, lighting systems, and telecom infrastructure.
* Software exposure such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, GIS, or relevant programming tools will be beneficial.
* Strong interest in infrastructure design, BIM coordination, digital engineering, and dry utilities.
* Able to work with multidisciplinary teams and learn from experienced engineers in a structured project environment.
* Analytical, organized, and motivated to contribute ideas while developing practical engineering judgment.
Skills Set
* Electrical engineering
* Dry utilities design
* LV power distribution
* MV power distribution
* Street lighting systems
* Telecom infrastructure
* Utility networks
* Infrastructure design
* AutoCAD
* GIS
* Microsoft Office
* BIM coordination
* CAD model review
* Digital engineering
* Design coordination
* Engineering calculations
* Technical documentation
* Project schedule support
* Problem-solving
* Multidisciplinary teamwork
* Utilities digital tools
Why Join Us
* Join AECOM’s ADVANCE graduate program and begin a structured career in electrical utilities and infrastructure design.
* Gain practical exposure to dry utility networks, power distribution, street lighting, telecom systems, and digital design workflows.
* Learn from experienced engineers while supporting real transportation and infrastructure projects.
* Build useful technical skills in BIM coordination, CAD review, engineering software, and multidisciplinary design communication.
* Develop long-term career value in a growing engineering field linked to smart infrastructure and sustainable urban development.
* Work in a collaborative professional environment that supports learning, innovation, technical development, 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.
