Head of Department for Special Structures and Hydraulic Engineering | Abteilungsleiter*in Sonderbauwerke und Wasserbau

Job Summary

This leadership role involves spearheading the Special Structures and Hydraulic Engineering Department within Düsseldorf's Municipal Drainage Operations, which is responsible for wastewater management, flood protection, and maintaining a 1,500 km sewer network. The Head of Department will provide strategic and organizational leadership to an interdisciplinary team of 29 employees, overseeing complex investment projects and ensuring sustainable water management. Key responsibilities include managing two core areas: Special Structures (new construction and maintenance of retention basins, pumping stations, and associated electromechanical equipment) and Hydraulic Engineering (dyke construction, watercourse expansion, and flood protection measures). The ideal candidate must possess a Master's degree in a relevant engineering field, significant professional experience in water and civil engineering, and proven leadership and project management capabilities, driving technical innovation, including the implementation of BIM methodology.