Graduate Architect – Rail إماراتيين (خلاصة القيد)

About the job

Company Description

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

This opportunity is part of AECOM’s Fursa Program and open exclusively to UAE Nationals holding a valid family book.

Join AECOM's 2026 Graduate Program!

Our Graduate Program presents an exciting opportunity for a motivated Graduate Architect to join our Rail team in Dubai. This role offers recent graduates with an architectural background the chance to gain valuable experience in a distinguished multinational company and contribute to iconic projects in the region, specifically with a focus on Rail assets. Our team specializes in delivering projects in transit/rail and metros, covering station architecture, station entrances, placemaking, depots, ancillary buildings, urban integration, multimodal integration, concept designs, schematic designs, and detailed designs for construction. You will have the opportunity to develop professionally in a design environment, working on projects under the guidance of senior team members.

Role Overview

As a Graduate Architect, you will collaborate with senior team members on diverse projects across all design and construction stages. You will play a vital role from day one, contributing to important and challenging projects. Your tasks will vary daily, requiring problem-solving skills and technical expertise. Responsibilities include conceptual design preparation, design development, technical delivery, and contributing to "Design Excellence" in project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in preparing conceptual design work and project presentations.

Support design development of project proposals and feasibility studies.

Contribute to technical delivery, including working drawings, specifications, and contract documentation.

Enhance "Design Excellence" through qualified project delivery.

Prepare and present plans to governing and permitting authorities for land use, zoning, and permit approvals.

Carry out assignments independently in alignment with project objectives and professional standards.

Join us to gain valuable experience and contribute to exciting projects in the field of rail.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from an accredited university.

Candidates must be recent 2024 or 2025 graduates to be eligible for AECOM's Graduate Program.

Successful applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.8 (or equivalent) and above.

As part of AECOM’s commitment to Emiratisation and in compliance with UAE labour law, only UAE Nationals with a family book will be considered for this role.

Industries:Civil Engineering

Function: Architecture