About this role
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
Wood is looking to hire an enthusiastic Graduate Civil Engineer to join our engineering team. This opportunity is designed for a recent Emirati graduate looking to build a successful career in civil engineering to be based in Sharjah, UAE
Working Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: Office-Based
This position is open exclusively to UAE Nationals as part of the organization's Emiratization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning, design, and execution of civil engineering projects.
- Review engineering drawings, technical documents, and project reports.
- Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
- Assist in preparing project schedules, cost estimates, and progress reports.
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Participate in quality assurance and quality control activities.
- Support project managers and senior engineers with day-to-day engineering tasks.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
- Fresh graduate or up to 1 year of relevant experience.
- Strong understanding of civil engineering principles and construction practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other engineering software is an advantage.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Preferred Competencies
- Eagerness to learn and develop professionally.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.