Lead Civil Engineer - Infrastructure (Civil Engineering, Water Supply, Traffic Facilities) | Bauingenieur/in (m/w/d)- Teamleitung Infrastruktur (Tiefbau, Wasserversorgung, Verkehrsanlagen)

Stadtverwaltung Nidda

Nidda, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Feb 20, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role offers a leadership position as the Technical Head of the Civil Engineering department for the City of Nidda. You will lead a motivated team of technical staff and waterworks professionals, overseeing a wide range of municipal infrastructure projects. Your day-to-day responsibilities include the independent management of tendering, planning, and execution processes for road construction, bridge maintenance, water supply networks, and hydraulic engineering. You will act as the primary technical and contractual contact for external engineering firms while managing budgets, schedules, and cost accounting for urban development measures. This position is particularly attractive for those seeking a high degree of responsibility and creative freedom in a public service role. The city offers a secure, permanent contract with extensive benefits, including a generous training budget, health management programs, and a focus on work-life balance through compensatory time off for overtime.

Required Skills

Education

Completed University or Technical College degree (B.Eng, M.Eng, B.Sc, or M.Sc) in Civil Engineering with a focus on Civil Engineering, Road Construction, Structural Engineering, Water Management, or an equivalent field of study.

Experience

  • Professional experience in the implementation of civil engineering construction measures
  • Experience in the field of drinking water supply and application of DVGW guidelines
  • Proven experience in planning and executing complex infrastructure projects
  • Experience in leading interdisciplinary teams and managing external service providers
  • Experience in budget management and financial accounting for construction projects

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • The position is based in Nidda (63667), Germany. It is a full-time, permanent position (unbefristet) paid according to the TVöD Entgeltgruppe 11 scale. Applicants must possess strong negotiation skills and organizational talent.