Graduate Development Program, Engineering

Al Jomaih Energy & Water (AEW) headquartered in Saudi Arabia, is a fast-growing investor, lead developer, and operator of utility and infrastructure projects in various geographical markets such as KSA, GCC, Asia & North Africa, with investments in 6 GW of Conventional and Solar power plants, and around 700,000 m3/day of water.

AEW was established in 2007, as a subsidiary of Al Jomaih Holding Company, a leading Saudi conglomerate with a legacy spanning over 80 years, focused on enabling sustainable, social, and economic progress in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond.

At AEW, our mission is to tackle new technologies, solve complex problems, and leverage our expertise to unlock opportunities in the Power, Renewables & Water Sectors, while driving impact for our stakeholders across the value chain.

Overview

Graduate Development Program is designed to equip graduates with a strong foundation in the energy and water sector, while developing their engineering, leadership skills, and business acumen working with a leading industry player.

This program is designed to provide hands-on exposure across key functions like Project Management, delivery and Asset Lifecycle Management. The trainee will participate in structured rotations, gaining practical experience and developing a strong foundation in project and asset management within a dynamic energy environment.

Location: Riyadh

Requirements

Your Job Functions (Duties & Responsibilities)

Corporate Project Delivery

• Learn and understand various types of contracts, shareholder structure etc.
• Learn about engineering methodology, process flow of documentation and deliverables for a project and assist in the same.
• Gain exposure to project planning and scheduling concepts and assist in the same.
• Learn about project management principles and participate in project management activities.
• Learn and contribute towards company’s HSE commitments.
• Learn about various stages of the project and participate in the same.

Asset Management

• Learn about plant performance management strategies.
• Support in monitoring and optimisation of operational asset performance.
• Gain an understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance planning activities.
• Maintain asset records, maintenance data, and technical documentation.
• Support implementation of asset integrity and reliability programs.
• Learn about risk management and contribute towards the same.

Qualifications & Skill Sets

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, Energy, or related discipline).
• Recent graduate or up to 1–2 years of internship/work experience.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles, project management, and asset lifecycle concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with engineering software, ERP systems, or maintenance management systems is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Interest in the energy, utilities, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.

What you Gain

• Structured rotational training across functions.
• Exposure to large-scale energy operations and projects.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Opportunity of a full-time placement upon successful completion of the program.

CORE Competencies

• Collaboration & Communication
• Agility
• Resilience
• Initiative
• Adaptability

TECHNICAL Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Result Orientation
• Stakeholder Management
• Quick Learner
• Problem Solver