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Engineering Surveyor DIDO - FIFO and Sydney Based About the Role We’re recruiting multiple experienced Engineering Surveyor to join a client’s team delivering a major civil infrastructure project based in regional NSW and Sydney. Working on a 14/7 DIDO roster or Sydney Based roles, you’ll play a key role supporting the delivery of earthworks, drainage and civil construction works and buildings through accurate survey control, construction set out and as-built surveying. Accommodation is provided, allowing you to focus on delivering quality outcomes alongside an experienced project team. Job Details Location: Sydney, NSW Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 + Super (DOE) Roster: 14/7 DIDO or Mon - Fri Local works Accommodation: Provided Key Responsibilities Carry out construction set out and survey control. Complete survey calculations and data processing. Produce accurate as-built surveys. Verify works against design drawings and specifications. Support quality assurance throughout construction. Liaise with engineers, supervisors and subcontractors. Requirements Previous experience as an Engineering Surveyor on Australian civil infrastructure projects. Experience across earthworks, drainage and civil construction . Proficiency using Leica, Trimble or similar survey equipment. 12d experience is highly regarded. Strong understanding of construction set out and survey control. Current driver’s licence. Full Australian working rights. Why Join Us? Stable full-time opportunity. Competitive salary package. Accommodation provided. Long-term civil infrastructure project. Supportive and collaborative team environment. Immediate start available. Disclaimer Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applicants must have full Australian working rights to be considered.
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.