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ABOUT THE JOB Performs sub professional, complex technical field and office work in analysis, design, construction and operation of public works projects Work involves being a lead worker directing the activities of lower level technicians and part-time, seasonal or temporary employees and providing technical advice and instruction. May perform any task of lower level classes in this job series in the same or other specialty area. Distinguished from Engineer-Survey Technician II by broader responsibilities, more difficult assignments, and lead work over other employees. WORK SCHEDULE Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Associates degree in engineering or surveying technology and four (4) years engineering or surveying experience; or any equivalent combination of experience, education and training. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS *Must possess and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license and automobile insurance. *Possession of an Engineer in Training or Land Surveyor in Training certification is preferred. Polk County, the Organization: Polk County takes pride in knowing that our employees are what makes the County a great place to work. We have a strong desire for each employee to feel respected; connected to the department they work for as well as other County departments and the community at large; and know that they are critical to County business. We understand that work may be necessary, but not what should define each individual. We all have diverse personalities and interests away from the job, and at Polk County we encourage our employees to be connected to something bigger than work. Benefits: Polk County offers generous employee benefits including, but not limited to: 11 paid holidays per year 8 hours of vacation earned monthly with increases every 5 years 8 hours of sick leave earned monthly 4-5 Personal Leave Days earned each fiscal year (Depends on position; prorated depending on date of hire) PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions Full health benefits for the employee and qualified family members with the employee paying only 10% of the premium Basic life Insurance - employer paid Optional benefits such as additional life insurance, short term disability, deferred compensation savings program and flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care expenses Qualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program Our Community: Polk County is located in the Willamette Valley just an hour from the Pacific Coast to the west and an hour from Portland to the north. The population is approximately 87,000 and the area spans about 744 square miles, with two thirds of the western part of the county being forest. National protected areas include the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge and Siuslaw National Forest. The County is part of the agricultural richness the Willamette Valley has to offer. In recent decades, the valley has also become a major wine producer, with Polk County being one of the best in the area. The valley is often known as the “Oregon Wine Country.” Polk County has over 25 wineries alone. Polk County also houses the beautiful liberal arts college, Western Oregon University (WOU), and is only 30 miles from Oregon State University. WOU was an inaugural winner of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award. This award recognizes universities and colleges that have demonstrated the highest level of commitment and action towards fostering a campus community that celebrates all the many facets of diversity. WOU is one of the most diverse universities in Oregon and has a higher percentage of Latino students in the Oregon University system. Please refer to the Class Specification for the full job description and minimum experience, education and training requirements for this position. A cover letter is required. If you are a military veteran and want to apply for Veterans' Hiring Preference, you must attach supporting documentation and complete the Veteran’s Preference Form . DO NOT ATTACH ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS (transcripts, letters of recommendation, certificates, etc.) They will not be considered at the application stage. You may bring them to the interview if you are selected to interview.
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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.
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