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Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we''re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world''s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worlds most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We''re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description We are seeking a Principal Engineer to join our Building Structures team in India. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated engineer to contribute to impactful building projects across global offices and continue developing their technical expertise in a supportive, high-performing team. - Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. - Experience in retail and hospitality medium to large projects. - Experience in UK, UAE, US, Canada, ANZ(preferred). - Experience in delivering projects in BIM and relevant discipline software. - Receives instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and possible solutions. - Should be knowledgeable in building design services, associated regulations and technical standards. - Capable of working on as own initiative, as an overall responsibility and accountability for assigned work. - Must be a team player and possess solid interpersonal skills. - Must be able to make decisions, act on own initiative and operate in a pro-active way. Qualifications Heres what were looking for: - Master of Engineering degree (or equivalent education) in an appropriate engineering discipline from an accredited college or university. - Applicants must have between 8-12years of experience in CivilEngineering, Middle East/US/UK experience, which would be desirable but are not essential. - Good communication skills, and ability to work well independently at times. Additional Information Our Freedom to Grow hybrid working philosophy is the cornerstone of our success as a business supporting a culture of flexibility, trust and performance at AECOM. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of 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.