Mechanical Engineer (Technical Traineeship) | Maschinenbauingenieur (m/w/d)
hamburg.de GmbH & Co. KG
Job Summary
This unique 24-month technical traineeship (Referendariat) with the City of Hamburg prepares engineers for a career in public administration and leadership. As a trainee, you will actively shape the city's infrastructure by planning and modernizing energy-efficient public buildings, including universities, hospitals, and schools. The role combines practical work across various departments with specialized seminars in administration, law, and management. You will be involved in developing regulations and managing complex Technical Building Services (TGA) projects. This position is particularly attractive as it offers a structured path into a permanent civil servant status (Beamtenverhältnis) upon successful completion of the state examination. It is an ideal opportunity for graduates or young professionals looking for a meaningful career in the public sector with long-term job security and high-level responsibility in urban development.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree or University Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Engineering, or a comparable field of study.
Experience
- Professional experience in Technical Building Services (TGA) is advantageous
- Initial professional experience is preferred, though graduates are encouraged to apply
- Experience in interdisciplinary teamwork and service-oriented environments
Languages
Additional
- Must be under 39 years of age at the time of hiring. Must hold German, EU, or EEA citizenship (exceptions possible with valid work permit). Requires successful completion of the state examination at the end of the 24-month period. Location: Hamburg, Germany.