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About Us Aplin Martin is a full-service Civil Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Environmental and Survey company, celebrating over 56 years of success in making sustainable communities a reality across Canada. Over the five decades, the Aplin Martin family has grown into a multi-disciplinary firm of around 300 talented and dedicated professionals delivering innovative and practical design solutions, approval strategies, and project management services to our clients in BC, AB, and ON. We are dedicated to nurturing our employees’ growth and development and providing a supportive environment with a strong emphasis on mentorship and professional development that ensures a rewarding career within our organization. Position Overview: An immediate opportunity currently exists in our Ottawa branch. The ideal candidate will be an energetic, self-motivated professional with experience in land development and/or municipal engineering related design projects. Ideal Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare and develop designs for civil works, including engineering drawings for site plan applications, plan and profiles, report figures, etc. Experience in land development, commercial and institutional practice areas, and or Experience in Municipal projects such as roadway reconstructions, intersection improvements, and infrastructure renewal projects. Lead and assist in the development of designs specific to site grading and site servicing; sewers, watermains, roads, stormwater management and sedimentation and erosion control Experience and knowledge including an understanding of municipal, regional and provincial design guidelines and drawing requirements. Ensure a complete understanding of project requirements and client expectations to aid in the successful completion of the work Contract specification document preparation including engineering reports and cost estimates Conduct Site Visits and Inspections and prepare follow-up Reports Assist with Contract Administration. Plan, organize and prioritize the project tasks under your responsibility in conjunction with others to maximize productivity and to effectively meet established guidelines Initiate and follow-up circulation to various agencies and work with appropriate authorities to establish relationships to gain speedy approval acquisition Mentor junior staff and assist senior staff with a wide variety of assignments Skills and Abilities: 3-5 years of relevant experience in design for public and/or private clients College diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a related field High level of expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required Experience with stormwater and water modeling software A strong attention to detail and accuracy Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Good working knowledge of MS Office, Excel, Teams and Outlook Valid Driver’s License Demonstrated ability to perform individually or as a member of project teams Compensation The salary range for this position is $77,000 to $86,000 per year, commensurate with experience, skillsets, and qualifications. Benefits & Rewards Comprehensive health benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, an employee assistance program, life insurance, AD&D and LTD Education assistance program Monthly health & fitness allowance Group RRSP program & employer matching Flexible working arrangements Equal opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization Fun social, team building events and professional development activities A Culture that supports learning, collaboration, and work-life balance Aplin Martin is committed to fostering a supportive, diverse, and inclusive work environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring the Location Ottawa , ON Work location On site Salary $ 77,000 YEAR annually Terms of employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source Talent.com #534908613200711540 Various locations Ottawa, ON
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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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.