Environmental and Process Engineer (Industrial Safety and Environmental Protection) | Master / Diplom (Univ.) Chemie-, Umweltingenieurwesen, Verfahrenstechnik, Maschinenbau oder vergl
Regierungspräsidium Freiburg Personal
Job Summary
This role involves working for the Freiburg Regional Council within the Industrial Safety and Environmental Protection department. You will be responsible for conducting licensing procedures in accordance with emission control, occupational health and safety, water, and waste laws. A significant portion of your daily activities will include monitoring compliance with safety and environmental standards at large-scale industrial sites, performing incident and environmental inspections, and providing technical advice to both companies and lower administrative authorities. This position is unique as it offers a structured one-year induction program for the Baden-Württemberg environmental administration, including interdisciplinary training and a four-month secondment to a district office. It is an ideal role for engineers seeking a secure public service career with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, regional impact, and a healthy work-life balance through flexible hours and home office options.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree or University Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable field.
Experience
- Professional experience in occupational health and safety and emission control is required
- Experience in conducting licensing procedures under environmental and labor laws
- Professional experience in public administration is considered an advantage
- Experience in performing industrial or environmental inspections
- Proven ability to work independently and under time pressure in a legal-technical context
Languages
Additional
- Valid Class B driver's license and willingness to undertake business trips are mandatory. Applicants must not have been previously employed in the higher service of the state administration (except on a fixed-term basis) to qualify for the induction program. Location: Freiburg, Germany.
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