Engineering Team Leader for Water Management and Flood Protection | Ingenieur*in (m/w/d) als Teamleiter*in im Bereich Unterhaltung von Gewässern und Hochwasserschutz

Job Summary

The City of Dortmund is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader specializing in Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management to head a 14-person team focused on watercourse maintenance, development, and flood protection. This critical role involves coordinating measures to implement the European Water Framework Directive, ensuring the timely and budget-compliant execution of watercourse expansion and maintenance planning. Day-to-day responsibilities include implementing the Dortmund Flood Protection Action Plan, developing flood hazard maps, and optimizing water management strategies across the city's 300 km of waterways. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, expertise in hydraulic engineering, and proficiency in specialized software like iTWO and novaKANDIS, ensuring Dortmund's waterways are resilient against rapid climatic changes for the benefit of its citizens.