Environmental Engineer | Umweltingenieur*in (m/w/d)

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Dienststellen: 9000 - 9640

Mainz am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Published Apr 28, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As an Environmental Engineer at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the institution's sustainability strategy. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve planning and managing campus-wide waste disposal processes, analyzing waste streams for economic and environmental efficiency, and ensuring strict compliance with national and European environmental regulations, including hazardous materials legislation. Beyond technical oversight, you will coordinate interdisciplinary project teams and lead communication initiatives to promote sustainability goals across the university. This role is ideal for a professional with a background in engineering who is passionate about driving sustainable change within a large, dynamic academic environment. You will benefit from a secure, long-term position, flexible working conditions, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental projects in a supportive, diverse, and family-friendly workplace.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university degree (B.Sc.) in Engineering, ideally with a specialization in Environment or Sustainability.

Experience

  • At least 3 years of practical professional experience in environmental or waste management.
  • Proven experience in project management within the environmental protection or disposal sector.
  • Professional experience in interpreting and applying environmental and waste legislation (e.g., Circular Economy Act, Hazardous Substances Ordinance).

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must provide assurance of commitment to the free democratic basic order according to the Basic Law and the Constitution of Rhineland-Palatinate. Must possess valid work authorization for Germany.