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Company description: About Terra Verde: Terra Verde is a joint venture between Webuild, GS Engineering & Construction (E&C) Australia, and Bouygues Construction Australia. The joint venture combines experienced local personnel with global resources and expertise. Terra Verde is delivering nearly 10 kilometres of parallel tunnels between Glen Waverley and Box Hill, including 39 cross passages and two station boxes at Glen Waverley and Burwood in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, as part of the Suburban Rail Loop Project. This is the largest infrastructure project in Victoria's history, shaping Melbourne and Victoria for future generations. Job description: About the Role: As a Quality Engineer, you are responsible for ensuring construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, and documented procedures. The role, which draws on relevant tunnelling experience, utilises a range of quality assurance tools and processes to identify, document, and manage any non-conformances or workmanship issues, ensuring they are effectively controlled and rectified Key Responsibilities: Conduct on-site and subcontractor inspections to ensure compliance with ITPs and drawings Maintain accurate quality documentation, including work lots and records Prepare and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) through to close-out Verify implementation of corrective and preventative actions Manage defects and drive timely resolution Support surveillance and inspections of subcontracted works alongside the Quality Coordinator Collaborate with site supervisors to identify and resolve quality issues Participate in Quality and Construction meetings Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards Deliver work efficiently within required timeframes What We're Looking For: Experience with site inspections, ITPs, and construction drawings Knowledge of NCRs, defect management, and corrective actions Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines Collaborative, team-focused approach Qualifications and Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience in the construction industry in a similar role Tunneling experience desirable Experience on large-scale construction projects Understanding of ISO AS/NZS 9001 and quality standards Knowledge of construction materials and specifications Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems (e.g. EDMS) Skills and Attributes: High attention to detail and quality focus Proactive problem-solving mindset Strong sense of accountability and reliability Commitment to compliance and continuous improvement Why Join Us? At Terra Verde, we are committed to fostering innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. By joining our team as a Quality Engineer, you will contribute to one of Australia's most transformative infrastructure projects and develop your expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment. Terra Verde is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Priority Jobseekers and people with a multicultural background are strongly encouraged to apply. Join the project that is creating a lasting legacy on Victoria's infrastructure! The employment relationship will be governed by Australia or New Zealand Employment.
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.