Head of Department, Electrical Engineering for Wastewater Management | Sachgebietsleitung (w/m/d) Elektrotechnik Abwasserbeseitigung

OOWV Hauptverwaltung

Brake (Unterweser), Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Jan 20, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This leadership role involves managing the Electrical Engineering department within a major water and wastewater utility provider. The successful candidate will be responsible for the disciplinary and technical leadership of the team, focusing on process optimization, budget adherence, and staff development. Day-to-day tasks include ensuring the complete and timely planning, tendering, awarding, and construction supervision of complex electrical engineering projects, particularly within water supply and wastewater disposal systems. The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, multi-year professional experience in project management of complex construction projects, and proven leadership skills (or the willingness to develop them). This position offers stable, full-time employment under the TV-V collective agreement, flexible working hours, and mobile work options, contributing significantly to regional quality of life.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering (Engineering Science)

Experience

  • Multi-year professional experience in project management and control of complex construction projects
  • Multi-year professional experience in planning and realization of water supply and wastewater disposal projects
  • Experience across all service phases of HOAI (preliminary planning, approval, execution planning, tendering, construction management, commissioning)
  • Leadership experience and competence (or willingness to develop these)

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must possess Class B driving license; Willingness to travel (national and international); Willingness to work in special cases (e.g., in the evenings); Unrestricted permanent contract.