Project Engineer - Civil Engineering (Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management) | Projektingenieur (m/w/d) Bauingenieur Fachrichtung Wasserbau/Wasserwirtschaft für das Amt für Straße
Stadt Heilbronn
Job Summary
As a Project Engineer for the City of Heilbronn, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the city's infrastructure in response to climate change and the mobility transition. Your daily responsibilities include planning and implementing structural flood protection projects along the Neckar River, managing hydraulic facilities such as harbor docks, and renaturating water bodies. You will act as the client representative, coordinating with engineering firms, construction companies, and authorities while contributing to interdisciplinary teams focused on sustainable transport infrastructure like riverside cycle paths. This position is ideal for those passionate about ecological water development and climate adaptation. The role offers a high degree of responsibility, ranging from technical operations management to providing expert statements on urban development plans. Heilbronn provides an attractive package including flexible working models, mobile work options, a subsidized DeutschlandTicket, and a strong commitment to professional development and work-life balance.
Required Skills
Education
University degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Hydraulic Engineering, Water Management, or a comparable field of study.
Experience
- Professional experience in hydraulic engineering or water management, preferably within a municipal or public sector context
- Experience in project management for planning, construction, and renovation of hydraulic structures
- Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and stakeholder management (authorities, construction firms, citizens)
- Entry-level candidates with strong motivation and relevant academic specialization are also encouraged to apply
Languages
Additional
- Participation in flood emergency services (Hochwasserdienst) is required. Must be able to represent the city in committees and negotiations. Position is available as full-time or part-time/job-sharing.
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