AECOM — the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, a Fortune 500 company with revenues of $16.1 billion in FY2025 and over 50,000 professionals across the globe — is actively hiring a Graduate Mechanical Engineer through its prestigious AECOM Graduate Program in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This is an exceptional career launch opportunity for UAE Nationals who graduated in 2025 or 2026 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum GPA of 2.8. As part of AECOM’s commitment to Emiratisation, only UAE Nationals with a family book are eligible for this role.
UAE Nationals Only — Emiratisation RequirementAs part of AECOM’s commitment to Emiratisation and in compliance with UAE labour law, only UAE Nationals with a valid family book (Khulasat Al-Qaid) will be considered for this Graduate Mechanical Engineer position. Graduates from 2025 or 2026 with a minimum GPA of 2.8 are eligible to apply.
About AECOM — The World’s Global Infrastructure Leader
Company: AECOM — the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting and professional services firm
Revenue: $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025 — Fortune 500 global infrastructure leader
Scale: 50,000+ planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators and construction managers worldwide
Sectors: Water, environment, energy, transportation, buildings and digital infrastructure
Mission: Delivering a better world — transforming skylines, providing clean water, improving communities globally
Why This AECOM Graduate Program Is a Premier UAE Career Launchpad in 2026
Fortune 500 Credential: Launching your engineering career at AECOM — a $16.1bn global infrastructure leader — is one of the strongest career foundations available to a UAE National engineering graduate
Award-Winning Training: AECOM’s award-winning development programs expand technical expertise and leadership skills — building the career you’ve always envisioned from day one
Groundbreaking Projects: Work on transformative infrastructure projects locally in Abu Dhabi and globally — from clean water systems to landmark buildings and energy infrastructure
Emiratisation Commitment: AECOM is deeply committed to UAE national talent development — this is a dedicated pathway for UAE graduates into a world-class engineering career
Position Overview
The Graduate Mechanical Engineer at AECOM Abu Dhabi joins a dynamic engineering team to assist in the design and development of mechanical components and systems across AECOM’s diverse infrastructure and building project portfolio. Working alongside experienced senior engineers and cross-functional project teams, this graduate will gain hands-on exposure to CAD design, technical analysis, simulations, technical documentation, design reviews and testing and validation activities — building the engineering foundations and professional skills needed for a long-term career in mechanical engineering at a world-class infrastructure consultancy.
Why This Role Matters: AECOM’s infrastructure work directly improves the lives of communities — whether improving commutes, providing clean water, keeping the lights on or transforming skylines. As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer at AECOM Abu Dhabi, the analytical contributions you make, the designs you support and the technical problems you help solve will be part of real infrastructure projects that shape Abu Dhabi and the wider region for generations to come. This is engineering with genuine purpose — and AECOM’s Graduate Program is the structured, supported launchpad to get there.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Design & CAD Development
- Assist in the design and development of mechanical components and systems using CAD software and industry-standard engineering tools under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Prepare detailed technical drawings, specifications and engineering documentation for mechanical engineering projects in compliance with AECOM and client standards.
- Maintain organized project files and technical documentation — ensuring accuracy, traceability and compliance with company quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Technical Analysis & Simulation
- Conduct technical analysis and engineering simulations to evaluate mechanical designs — assessing structural integrity, thermal performance, fluid dynamics and other key mechanical parameters.
- Perform calculations and data analysis related to mechanical systems and components — supporting evidence-based engineering decision-making across project teams.
- Assist in testing and validation activities to ensure all designs meet performance requirements, client specifications and applicable engineering standards before project delivery.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Support senior engineers in troubleshooting mechanical design issues and implementing technically sound, cost-effective solutions across infrastructure and building projects.
- Participate in design reviews — providing analytical insights and fresh perspectives to improve product quality, system efficiency and project outcomes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on schedule and consistently meet technical specifications and client requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing engineering processes and identifying optimization opportunities — from design efficiency to documentation quality.
Minimum Requirements
Educational & Eligibility Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university — mandatory educational requirement for this AECOM Graduate Program position.
- Candidates must be recent 2025 or 2026 graduates to be eligible for AECOM’s Graduate Program in Abu Dhabi — earlier graduates are not eligible.
- Successful applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.8 (or equivalent international academic standard) — this is a firm minimum threshold.
- UAE National status with a valid family book (Khulasat Al-Qaid) — mandatory as part of AECOM’s Emiratisation commitment and UAE labour law compliance.
Key Skills & Personal Attributes
CAD SoftwareMechanical DesignTechnical AnalysisEngineering SimulationsTechnical DrawingsData AnalysisTesting & ValidationDocumentationCross-Functional TeamworkAnalytical MindsetDetail-OrientedProblem Solving
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm — a Fortune 500 company that generated $16.1 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2025. With a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators and construction managers, AECOM partners with public and private sector clients to solve their most complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings — from concept through delivery and beyond.
In Abu Dhabi, AECOM contributes to some of the emirate’s most significant and transformative infrastructure and building projects — directly shaping the city and communities that future generations will inherit. AECOM’s Graduate Program in Abu Dhabi is designed to develop the next generation of UAE engineering leaders through structured, award-winning training, real project experience and the global network and resources of a truly world-class engineering organization.
AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information is kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines. For more: aecom.com
Who Should Apply?
- UAE National Mechanical Engineering Graduates (Class of 2025 or 2026): With a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited UAE or international university, a minimum GPA of 2.8 and a family book — ready to launch a world-class engineering career at AECOM.
- Detail-Oriented UAE National Engineers with CAD Skills: Who have a strong academic foundation in mechanical engineering principles, experience or coursework in CAD software and a passion for solving complex technical challenges.
- Analytically Minded 2025/2026 Graduates: UAE Nationals who excel at technical analysis, are comfortable with engineering simulations and data-driven decision-making, and who thrive in collaborative, professional corporate environments.
- Emiratisation-Eligible Engineering Professionals: UAE Nationals with a family book who want to begin their mechanical engineering career within a Fortune 500 global infrastructure leader — with structured training, global project exposure and long-term career development in Abu Dhabi.
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