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JOB SUMMARY This position assists the Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer with technical and professional engineering functions. For an application or more information, please visit: https://www.hvilletn.org/Jobs.aspx MAJOR DUTIES Performs technical design; plans, surveys, and designs roadways, drainage systems, grading, erosion control plans and other plans as needed Provides engineering management and guidance for construction work; reviews engineering land surveys; reviews easement plats and narratives; resolves problems involving easement plats and narratives Assists with preparation of engineering section of department operating budget; makes recommendations concerning capital improvement projects Provides technical support to the Public Works department in the collection and analysis of civil engineering data; prepares studies and reports Assists in managing MS4 permits and stormwater program which includes public and private partnerships May perform project management; drafts bid documents and specifications Assists in developing long and short-term plans, goals and objectives May prepare for and present project concepts, designs, and/or status to any City board or committee as assigned Performs other related duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Design Engineer I : Bachelor’s Degree in a course of study related to the occupational field Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an internship or having had a similar position for one year Working knowledge of relevant CAD software preferred. Proficiency in using computer equipment and computer experience with Microsoft Office suite products Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Tennessee for the type of vehicle or equipment operated Certification as an Engineer in Training Design Engineer II : In addition to the Design Engineer I requirements listed, candidates for the Design Engineer II must have the following: Certification as a Professional Engineer. Experience specific to the major duties of the position for at least four (4) years. Proficiency in CAD software relevant in current industry. Experience completing complex designs and studies preferred.
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.