Graduate Data Analyst (UAE National)

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

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.

We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Join AECOM’s 2024 Graduate Program!

Role Overview

Our 2024 Graduate Program offers the chance for a dynamic and highly motivated Graduate Data Analyst to join AECOM’s Buildings team in Abu Dhabi. In this role, you will be at the forefront of exploring and implementing process automation to enhance our project delivery processes. As a key member of the Buildings team, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of digital innovation within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Process Automation:

•    Evaluate existing processes and identify areas for automation to improve efficiency.
•    Design, develop, and implement automated tools and workflows to optimize project delivery tracking and reporting.

Data Analysis and Visualization:

•    Extract, transform, and load data from various sources using SQL.
•    Analyze data and create visually appealing and informative reports and dashboards (In Power BI) to enhance data-driven decision-making.
•    Collect, clean, and interpret data sets to answer questions or solve problems.
•    Find trends, patterns, and insights in data and communicate findings and recommendations.
•    Continuously monitor and improve data quality

Collaboration and Training:

•    Liaise with Project Management, Project controls, HR and IT to process information and turn insights into actions.
•    Collaborate with team members to understand requirements and provide technical support for automation and reporting tools.
•    Conduct training sessions to ensure team members are proficient in using tools and technologies.

Artificial intelligence and Machine Learning

•    Collaborate with all teams to identify opportunities for AI integration within the buildings + Places business lines processes.
•    Support the develop and implement of AI solutions to streamline data analysis, forecasting, and decision-making processes.

Continuous Improvement:
•    Stay informed about the latest trends and advancements in Data Analytics, Engineering, and process automation.
•    Propose and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall efficiency. 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Candidates must be recent graduates, having graduated within the last 24 months or no later than September 2024, to be eligible for AECOM’s Graduate Program.
• Successful applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.7 or 2:1 (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.

Desirable Criteria:

• Strong understanding in Microsoft M365, Power Platform and Azure.
• Advantageous to have Microsoft Certifications.
• Strong interest in the concepts of Artificial Intelligence and machine learning algorithms, and process automation.
• Strong knowledge of programming languages
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Additional Information

Recruitment Timeline:

• Applications open: May 13th, 2024
• Applications close: June 14th, 2024
• Review of CVs, phone screening, and technical interviews: June and July 2024
• Mobilization & labour card processing: August 2024
• Start Date: September / October 2024
• Program Orientation: November 2024 (This includes an induction and meet-and-greet for the entire graduate cohort from all our offices in the ME).

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.