Water Management Area Engineer | Bereichsingenieur*in (m/w/d)

Landesamt für Umwelt

Frankfurt (Oder), Brandenburg, Deutschland
Published Mar 10, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves serving as a Section Head and Engineer for the State Office for the Environment in Brandenburg, specifically overseeing water body and facility maintenance in the Frankfurt (Oder) region. You will be responsible for ensuring the operational functionality of first-order water bodies and hydraulic structures, including dikes and dams. Day-to-day tasks include planning annual maintenance, drafting technical specifications for service contracts (spanning structural, steel hydraulic, and electrical engineering), and conducting building inspections. You will also play a critical role in flood defense, water management control, and coordinating with local authorities and water associations. This position is ideal for an engineer passionate about environmental protection who enjoys a mix of technical site visits and administrative project management. The role offers the security of public service employment with flexible working hours, home office options, and a strong focus on work-life balance.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Bachelor, Master, or Diploma) in Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Water Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field.

Experience

  • Professional experience in water management and hydrological contexts
  • Experience in the maintenance and operation of water bodies and hydraulic facilities
  • Experience in planning, awarding, and supervising construction projects according to VOB and UVgO
  • Initial experience in administrative law, environmental law, or building planning law is preferred
  • Practical driving experience with a valid passenger car license

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Valid driver's license required. Must be willing to travel for site visits and building inspections. Foreign degrees must include a ZAB evaluation or ANABIN excerpt. Location: Frankfurt (Oder).