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Company Description At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words - they’re how we work. Job Description You’ll play a hands-on role in designing traffic, transport and parking solutions that make daily movement safer, easier and more accessible for our community. From investigating capital works projects to preparing construction plans and supporting project delivery, your work will help shape the infrastructure that supports a high quality of urban life across the City. What You’ll Be Doing Investigate and design capital works projects Prepare construction plans and documentation Assess traffic, transport and parking designs Apply relevant standards and guidelines Respond to community and stakeholder enquiries Liaise with consultants, contractors and agencies Prepare cost estimates and quantities Support construction-phase design advice Position Description Qualifications We’re looking for a technically capable and customer-focused engineering professional with strong design, drafting and stakeholder engagement skills. You’ll ideally bring: Diploma qualification in Civil Engineering Relevant civil engineering design experience Computer-assisted drafting experience Advanced AutoCAD and design software skills Strong communication and customer service skills Knowledge of technical design standards Sound time management and organisation skills Current WA C class driver’s licence Additional Information At the City of Stirling, you’ll be supported to do meaningful work while enjoying benefits that help you grow, stay well and balance work with life. Work Your Way – Flexible hours and free parking Rewarding You – Boosted superannuation and extra leave options Grow With Us – Leadership programs and study support Ready to Make a Real Impact? If you’re ready to use your engineering design skills to support safer streets, better transport outcomes and practical community-focused infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of movement across the City of Stirling. Further Information To be considered for this role, applicants must hold a current National Police Clearance under three months old, or be willing to obtain one, and maintain a current Western Australian C class driver’s licence. A valid White Card is desirable. Questions? Reach out to Russell Jackson on (08) 9205 8715 Applications close: Monday 24 August 6pm (We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don’t wait!) http://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.
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.