Department Head, Civil Engineering (Roads and Waterways) | Ingenieur/In (m/w/d) Bauingenieurwesen Abteilungsleitung Straßen und Gewässer

Job Summary

This is a pivotal leadership role within the Overath City Administration, managing the Deep-Level Construction and Waterways Department. The successful candidate will lead a team of 15 staff, overseeing critical infrastructure management, including the planning, steering, and monitoring of roads, cycle paths, and utility networks. Daily responsibilities involve ensuring traffic safety, managing deep-level construction maintenance, and leading complex project management tasks such as tendering, construction supervision, and quality control. A key focus area is water body planning, encompassing renaturation, flood protection measures, and the operation of water management facilities. Applicants must possess a Master's or Diploma in Civil Engineering or Environmental Technology, coupled with strong expertise in deep-level construction, roadworks, and public/procurement law. This position offers a high degree of autonomy, flexible working models, and public sector compensation, providing an excellent opportunity to actively shape the future infrastructure of the city while maintaining a strong work-life balance.