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Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Overview

AtkinsRéalis' Infrastructure in the Middle East continues to grow, and we are seeking motivated Emirati Nationals to join our team as Graduate Road Engineers. We deliver a wide range of projects across the region, from strategic transport planning through to detailed highway and urban road design, supporting sustainable mobility and world‑class infrastructure for cities, communities, and major developments.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to develop strong technical foundations, gain hands‑on project experience, and work alongside experienced engineers on complex and high‑profile schemes.

Your role

As a Graduate Road Engineer, you will support the planning, design, and delivery of road and transportation infrastructure projects under the guidance of senior engineers. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting in the preparation of road and highway designs, drawings, and technical documentation across concept, preliminary, and detailed design stages.
  • Supporting the development of geometric alignments, cross‑sections, junction layouts and vertical alignments.
  • Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, including traffic, , utilities, structures, and other engineering disciplines, to ensure integrated design solutions.
  • Managing allocated tasks effectively, meeting deadlines, and following established quality and safety procedures.
  • Demonstrating commitment to professional development by improving technical skills, learning applicable standards and guidelines, and keeping abreast of emerging tools, digital workflows, and industry best practices.
Cities & development Engineering

Location

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-152322

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
  • 0–3 years of relevant experience in highways or infrastructure design.
  • Basic knowledge of road design standards, codes, and engineering principles, with a strong desire to learn and develop technical expertise.
  • Awareness of mid‑ to large‑scale road or infrastructure projects; exposure to urban roads, highways, interchanges, or transport corridors is an advantage.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office; familiarity with Civil 3D, OpenRoads, or similar road design software is an advantage.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical ideas.
  • Interest in transportation infrastructure development within the Middle East is a plus.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Tax-free salary.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Annual leave balance.
  • Company gratuity scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus program.
  • Annual flight contribution.
  • Transportation & housing allowances.
  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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