Hydrology Engineer / Water Management Specialist (Bachelor/FH-Diploma) | Ingenieur/in (FH-Diplom / Bachelor (m/w/d)) als Sachbearbeiter/in (m/w/d) im Bereich Gewässerkunde
BAV Dienstsitz Aurich
Job Summary
This role involves serving as a specialist in hydrology and water management for the Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration, focusing on the Main-Danube Canal. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and monitoring control specifications for water management, regulating canal water levels to ensure shipping safety during extreme conditions (high/low water, ice), and providing technical oversight for the Gösselthal control center. Day-to-day tasks include managing the Dürrloh pumped storage facility, analyzing hydrometeorological data using specialized software, and preparing reports on water levels and ice warnings. Key requirements include a relevant Bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Water Management, or Civil Engineering, along with deep professional knowledge in hydrological measurement and data processing. This is an attractive, permanent, full-time position based in Nuremberg, offering the opportunity to actively contribute to the sustainability and functionality of vital waterways.
Required Skills
Education
Bachelor's degree (FH-Diploma / Bachelor) in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, Water Management, or Civil Engineering; or qualification for the higher technical and environmental administrative service.
Experience
- Professional experience in hydrology and water management (implied by desired knowledge)
- Experience with data processing and databases (desired)
- Experience with data transmission technology (desired)
- Basic knowledge in the tendering/procurement of services (desired)
- Willingness to work outside regular hours during extreme water management situations
Languages
Additional
- Must possess a Class B driving license and be willing to operate a company vehicle for regular business trips within the Donau MDK Waterways and Shipping Office district; Must be medically fit to work in confined spaces.
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