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Competition number: 26-035 Salary: $61,043.00 - $85,530.00/Year Job Type: Permanent Full Time Closing Date: August 28, 2026 Position Overview:Please note: This posting will remain open until the position is filled.The City of Saint John is seeking a highly motivated and knowledgeable Municipal Engineering Technologist.The incumbent is responsible for the design, inspection and testing of complex municipal works projects with particular emphasis on water, sanitary sewer, transportation, storm drainage, road construction and environment projects; research and maintenance of records for existing infrastructure; co-ordinates information retrieval for municipal works projects; co-ordinates design and construction activities with operational areas; prepares quantity estimates and tender documents; reviews, approves and issues municipal permits as required; investigates customer requests and advises on applicable by-laws and policies; conducts field investigations and surveys for various municipal works projects; All work is conducted within the framework of an automated Work Request/ Job Order system. Essential Qualifications:Candidates must have completed a two-year diploma program in Civil Engineering Technology and have a valid Class 5 Driver's License.The successful applicant may be eligible to participate in a Flexible Time Options Program which includes the option of working a 4 or 5-day work week, subject to business requirements.Equal Opportunity Employer:We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates who belong to such groups, who are qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.Applications will be accepted through our online system only. Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to:City of Saint JohnAttn: Hiring Committeewww.saintjohn.ca (careers)Only those applicants being considered further will be contacted. Location Saint John , NB Work location On site Salary $ 61,043 to $ 85,530 YEAR annually Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source CareerBeacon #2213835 Various locations Saint John, NB
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.