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Under general supervision, performs technical professional work related to the planning, design, construction and administration of a variety of public work projects; does related work as required. Design and/or manage roadway improvements, water main and sewer main extensions, greenways and bridge replacement projects. Supervise work of assigned senior engineering technician in the development of design plans. Work effectively with City surveyors to obtain data necessary for design and plan development. Work with and provide technical information to City officials, employees, contractors, State and Federal officials and the public. Prepare cost estimates and specifications. Prepare documents for and assist with the acquisition of necessary right-of-way and easements for projects. Provide and approve design changes during construction of assigned projects. Perform site visits related to projects. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and extensive experience in professional civil engineering work. General knowledge and experience using ArcGIS. Proficient in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office programs and the ability to comprehend and utilize other City software programs. Knowledge of NCDOT specifications and State and Federal regulations as they relate to public works projects. Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously. Possession of strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills. Possession of excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina. Have or be able to obtain a valid North Carolina's driver’s license. Must be able to maneuver consistently within the work area; must be able to move up to 50lbs and maneuver up to one mile; must be able to jump, crawl and climb; must be able to work with small and large objects. This position will work primarily indoors and may be exposed to repetitive motion/operations and long periods of sitting. Hard-To-Fill Sign-On Incentive This position has been designated by the City Manager as hard-to-fill and eligible for a one-time sign-on incentive. Please refer to the Hard-To-Fill Sign-On Incentive Policy for additional information and eligibility rules.
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.