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Traffic Operations Engineer Move Kelowna forward. Safely, efficiently and reliably.The City of Kelowna is a vibrant and rapidly growing community of 165,000 residents. Located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is known for its exceptional quality of life, thriving economy and commitment to innovation. As the city continues to grow, maintaining a safe, efficient and reliable transportation network has never been more important.As the Traffic Operations Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the transportation network through traffic management, road use permitting, traffic signal operations and technical review services. Reporting to the Traffic Operations Manager, you will review and support internal teams with complex Traffic Management Plans, signage and pavement marking warrants and designs, traffic operations technical reviews and other operational traffic matters to support safe, efficient and reliable movement across Kelowna?s transportation network.The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with related consulting or municipal experience. A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with Engineers and Geoscientists BC, or another Canadian jurisdiction, is required; however, an A.L.P. Eng. with significant relevant experience may be considered. Experience with Synchro, traffic data analysis and interpretation would be an asset.Help create Kelowna as a City of the Future. Our diverse and dynamic team strives to innovate to make things better, work as one team, serve proudly and lead responsibly. Live, work and play in one of Canada?s fastest growing cities. Kelowna boasts miles of lake access, public areas and outdoor recreation opportunities, a vibrant downtown and cultural scene, healthy and connected neighbourhoods, and a world-renowned College and University. You?re only a quick link to the world via the Kelowna International Airport. Grow your career in an organization that supports employee work-life balance and career and professional development. This exempt position offers a salary range of $106,000 to $123,000 employer-paid?comprehensive benefits, an earned day off program, paid vacation and one of Canada?s top pension plans.The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community?s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.For further information or to apply, please check our website at www.kelowna.ca/careersOpen until filled.Applicants not contacted within four weeks of applying are thanked for their interest. Location Kelowna , BC Work location On site Salary $ 106,000 YEAR annually Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source CivicJobs.ca #115277 Various locations Kelowna, BC
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.