Graduate Engineer - Environment and Waste

Job description / Role

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration - through conceptualization - to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we've led with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Graduate Engineer - Environment and Waste to join our award-winning team based in Dubai, UAE . This role will be supporting the sustainability compliance and energy modeling activities.

Responsibilities

We envisage success in this role to include:

- Under the guidance of the Supervisor, plan, organise and manage the successful completion of the waste responsibilities as required by the project scope of services.
- Provide input to and/or develop solid waste management strategies, designs for solid waste infrastructure, research input for feasibility studies related to waste management, etc.
- Ensure that the waste/environmental related requirements of local legislation and international best practice standards are complied with.
- Assist in generating and following up on business opportunities throughout UAE and in other KEO locations where required by the Supervisor.
- Assist in the preparation or contribute to solid waste tender proposals for the Waste Department in its own right, and for cross discipline bids managed by Project Managers within other KEO Divisions.
- Assist in the preparation and arrangement of presentations and meetings with potential and current Clients.
- Site works may be required as part of this position.
- Candidate must have a willingness to travel and have a valid and clean driving licence.
- Good report writing and analytical skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment while also capable to undertake tasks independently.

Requirements

Qualifications

- To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 1-2 years' experience partnered with a BSc/ B.Eng in Environmental/ Civil or related subject.
- Consultancy experience and basic knowledge solid waste management concepts, processes, infrastructure and technologies is advantageous.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Software such as Excel, Word, Power Point & MS Project is essential.
- Knowledge of GIS, AutoCAD and Civil 3D is beneficial.
- Bilingual communication skills in both English and Arabic are preferred but are not essential.

We envision potential candidates to be dynamic, self-motivated and bring energy, drive and passion to their work.

KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its' contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.

About the Company

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.