Water Protection and Maintenance Engineer | Ingenieur (m/w/d) - Gewässerschutz und -unterhaltung

Stadtverwaltung Hameln

Hameln, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Jul 18, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

The City of Hameln is seeking a dedicated Water Protection and Maintenance Engineer to join its Environmental and Climate Protection Department. This full-time, fixed-term position, with the aim of permanent employment, involves crucial work in the lower water authority. Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing the maintenance of municipal waters, from planning and tendering to execution and monitoring of hydraulic engineering measures, and developing maintenance plans. The role also encompasses processing water law applications, preparing documents for water protection regulations, and participating in emergency on-call services for incidents involving water-polluting substances. Additionally, the engineer will manage and update geodata, creating essential map materials. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to environmental protection and climate adaptation in a picturesque German city, with benefits like flexible working hours, mobile work options, and professional development.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma degree in Water Management, Hydraulic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Technical Environmental Protection, or a comparable technical-engineering science field

Experience

  • Professional experience with Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS, QGIS)
  • Professional experience with water law (WHG, NWG, DWA guidelines, building law, DIN standards, HOAI)
  • Physical resilience for on-site inspections
  • Training in "Accidents with water-polluting substances" or willingness to obtain it

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Valid Class B driving license