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The City of Naperville’s Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) department is seeking an Engineering Manager. The Engineering Manager will be responsible for cooperatively leading, directing and supervising the department operations and personnel in order to provide the Naperville community with high-quality civil engineering, transportation and storm water services that purposefully plan and implement transportation and engineering projects that support the City’s strategic plan goals and business direction. This position also serves as the Deputy City Engineer. The hiring range for this position is $129,207.35 - $142,128.09 per year, commensurate with credentials and experience. The Pay Grade for this position is E270. For additional information, please click here . Plans, organizes, manages and provides oversight of: Transportation and engineering projects through all phases, from feasibility studies and preliminary engineering to design and construction. Long-term maintenance programs. Engineering, transportation, and stormwater studies. Leads, directs, trains and evaluates Civil Engineers, Project Managers, Inspectors and technical support staff. Ensures employees are properly trained. Prepares an annual work plan for the team and tracks progress on completing work plan items. Documents and regularly reviews and improves team processes. Works collaboratively with other TED teams to achieve common goals. Responds to public concerns and requests for transportation and stormwater improvements. Manages and provides oversight of the selection and supervision of consultants and contractors. Guides, develops, prepares and presents reports and recommendations to the City Council. Serves as staff representative to the City’s advisory boards. Represents the department at meetings of the City’s boards, commissions, and City Council. Represents the City of Naperville at meetings with other municipalities, counties, regional agencies, and the state. Prepares, administers and monitors applicable portions of the department budget. Ensures safety rules and regulations are enforced. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Required Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field. At least five years of progressively responsible municipal engineering experience, including demonstrated experience in administering annual maintenance programs and large capital projects. Registered Professional Engineer license (State of Illinois) required. Valid Illinois Driver’s License. Preferred candidates will have a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and prior supervisory experience. The City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of 150,000 residents, conveniently located 28 miles west of Chicago. Various publications have named Naperville as one of the best cities in the United States in which to live. The City has gained national recognition for our family-friendly environment, excellent schools and library system, low crime rate, and vibrant downtown area. It’s also a great place to work! Our municipal government employs over 900 dedicated individuals in a wide range of job categories and provides a collaborative working environment, a forward-looking leadership team, and a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more about the benefits offered by the City of Naperville. Applications should be completed thoroughly, and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application but should be attached to the application. Include all requested education, experience, attachments, and other information when applying. Incomplete applications are subject to rejection. Notifications to applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the application. THE CITY OF NAPERVILLE IS AN E. O. E. CLICK HERE for the City of Naperville’s EEOP Utilization Report The City of Naperville complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals needing accommodations in the recruitment process should notify Human Resources in advance at (630) 305-7066.
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.
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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.
