Drainage Systems Engineer (Property Connection Lines) | Ingenieur*in (m/w/d) im Aufgabengebiet der Grundstücksanschlussleitungen
Stadt Dortmund
Job Summary
This part-time (19.5 hours/week) role as a Drainage Systems Engineer in Dortmund's City Drainage Department offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the long-term sustainability of the city's private wastewater infrastructure. Day-to-day responsibilities involve the critical classification of damage found in property connection lines using video analysis and established reference catalogs. A significant portion of the role focuses on public interaction, requiring the engineer to consult property owners on-site regarding remediation options, backflow protection, and sustainable rainwater management. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Civil Engineering (Urban Water Management specialization) or a related field, or possesses extensive practical experience as a Master Sewer Technician. Strong water management knowledge and excellent communication skills, particularly empathy and the ability to convey complex technical information to non-experts, are essential. This position is attractive as it involves pioneering work in a new department, offering job security, flexible hours, and extensive professional development opportunities.
Required Skills
Education
Degree in Civil Engineering (Specialization: Urban Water Management), Environmental Engineering, Supply and Disposal Technology, Water Sciences, or Sustainable Development. Alternatively, Certified Master Sewer Technician or Technician qualification combined with equivalent long-term professional experience.
Experience
- Professional experience in water management or property drainage systems
- Long-term professional experience as a Master Sewer Technician or Technician in sewer rehabilitation and damage classification (alternative entry)
- Experience in public consultation and conveying technical information
Languages
Additional
- Part-time position (19.5 hours per week). Willingness to engage in pioneering work and continuous development in the field of property connection line investigation.
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