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Help shape the future of one of Sydney's fastest-growing communities Permanent full-time position Excellent career development opportunity Join a highly skilled and supportive engineering team Flexible and hybrid work options available About City of Ryde At City of Ryde, we're building a city where people, businesses and communities can thrive. Located just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, our area is home to more than 130,000 residents, Macquarie Park's innovation precinct, leading hospitals, a major university and an extensive network of parks, sporting facilities and green spaces. As our community grows, so does the need for high-quality infrastructure. That's why we're looking for a passionate Civil Engineer who wants to make a genuine impact on the places where people live, work and connect. The Opportunity This is more than a technical assessment role. It's an opportunity to influence the delivery of public infrastructure that will benefit the community for years to come. As part of our specialist engineering team, you'll assess development applications, review civil and public domain designs, and help ensure new infrastructure meets Council standards and community expectations. Working closely with developers, consultants, stakeholders and Council teams, you'll play an important role in shaping developments across the City of Ryde. You'll also gain valuable exposure to a broad range of infrastructure projects and engineering disciplines, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their local government or public infrastructure career. What You'll Bring We're looking for someone who combines strong technical capability with a collaborative and customer-focused approach. You'll have: A Civil Engineering degree recognised by Engineers Australia Experience assessing development applications and reviewing engineering designs Sound knowledge of public domain, civil and infrastructure works The ability to interpret technical drawings, plans and specifications Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Experience preparing technical reports and recommendations A current driver's licence Most importantly, you'll enjoy working with people, solving problems and contributing to projects that create lasting value for the community. Why Join Us? We know our people are our greatest asset, so we offer a workplace that supports your professional growth, wellbeing and work-life balance. Benefits include: Hybrid working arrangements for eligible employees Flexible start and finish times 37.5-hour work week with a rostered day off approximately every three weeks Long service leave after five years 18 weeks paid parental leave (eligibility applies) Three additional paid days off over the Christmas period Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including study support Annual performance reviews and Award salary increases Fitness Passport membership opportunities Health and wellbeing initiatives and employee recognition programs Join a Team That Makes a Difference If you're looking for a role where your engineering expertise will contribute to meaningful community outcomes while continuing to grow your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of the City of Ryde. Your commencing annual salary will range from $114,871.97 to $125,082.81 + Superannuation + Civil Liability Allowance dependent on your experience and qualifications. How to apply Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview. Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria. Closing Date: Wednesday 9th September 2026 11.30pm If you would like to know more, please see the position description or contact Gasan Mohamad for role enquiries on 0481 912 141 or Kelly Hawkins on 9952 8480 for application enquiries on 9952 8430 for a confidential discussion. City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety
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.