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The Annapolis Department of Public Works is seeking a skilled and collaborative professional to fill the role of Engineer II (Water/Sewer) . This position is part of a progressive career ladder focused on designing, permitting, and overseeing the construction of critical public water and wastewater utility infrastructure . Operating with minimal oversight, the Engineer II performs intermediate to advanced technical work, balances office-based analysis with field inspections, and helps ensure the community receives safe drinking water and effective wastewater conveyance. Project Management & Design: Manage Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) from initial planning through closeout, which includes developing scopes, schedules, budgets, concept designs, and detailed specifications . Research and manage grants for assigned capital projects . Operational Oversight: Provide technical oversight for construction activities, resolve field conflicts, review contractor submittals, and review/approve Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) plans . Development Review: Manage the engineering review process for private development applications to ensure all proposed public utility infrastructure within the right-of-way complies with City standards . Planning & Modeling: Conduct data analysis, hydraulic modeling, and rate studies to support long-range asset management and utility planning . Team Leadership: Provide technical guidance, work reviews, and mentorship to junior engineering staff and technicians . Minimum Qualifications Education & Experience Option 1: A Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline, paired with three (3) years of professional engineering experience . Must possess an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate or have the ability to secure it within six (6) months of hire . Education & Experience Option 2: In lieu of an ABET-accredited degree, nine (9) years of professional engineering experience is required, with at least three (3) years demonstrating independent technical responsibility for engineering projects . Experience must meet the professional certification eligibility requirements of the Maryland Board for Professional Engineers . Special Requirements: Possession and maintenance of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license . Position is subject to random drug testing . Physical & Environmental Conditions Work is divided between an office setting and active field environments . Candidates must be able to navigate rugged or uneven terrain, climb ladders, and lift/carry up to 20 pounds during field inspections . Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Annapolis Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment against any person seeking employment or employed in the civil service because of any consideration of political or religious affiliation or belief, race, color, sex, age, family status, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
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.