Environmental Engineer for Water Authority | Ingenieur:in in der Unteren Wasserbehörde

Stadt Göttingen

Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Apr 8, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves working for the City of Göttingen's Environmental Department within the Lower Water Authority. As a key technical expert, you will manage water law applications in protected areas, monitor compliance with water protection regulations, and oversee facilities handling water-hazardous substances. Your day-to-day will balance office-based administrative work—such as reviewing technical statements for building applications and processing wastewater discharge permits—with regular field inspections. You will also lead emergency response operations for accidents involving hazardous materials. This position is ideal for an engineer seeking a public service career that offers a high degree of autonomy, flexible working hours, and a direct impact on local environmental protection. The role is attractive due to its permanent contract status, comprehensive public sector benefits (TVöD), and the ability to combine mobile work with varied field assignments.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree, Diploma, or University of Applied Sciences degree in Technical Environmental Protection, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a comparable natural science/technical field.

Experience

  • Professional experience in environmental engineering or technical environmental protection
  • Experience in processing water law applications or regulatory compliance
  • Experience in monitoring facilities handling water-hazardous substances
  • Experience in drafting technical statements for construction projects
  • Experience in emergency response or hazard prevention related to environmental incidents

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Valid Class B driver's license required. Participation in the department's on-call rotation for environmental emergencies is mandatory. Must be willing to conduct regular field work and outdoor inspections.