Environmental and Waste Management Engineer | Ingenieur*in in Umweltschutz- und Entsorgungstechnik

Landeshauptstadt Hannover

Hannover, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Jul 29, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role is for an Environmental and Waste Management Engineer to join a public utility in Hannover, Germany, contributing to environmental and climate protection. The successful candidate will be responsible for the technical review and approval of complex drainage applications, ensuring compliance with all technical and legal requirements based on current wastewater regulations. Key duties include processing and enforcing building inspection orders, managing appeals, and advising on rainwater management implementation. This position requires a background in environmental engineering or a related field, strong analytical skills, and the ability to navigate challenging terrains. It offers a secure, full-time, permanent position with opportunities for professional development and a good work-life balance within the public service.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (e.g., Bachelor, Diplom (FH)) in Environmental Protection and Waste Management (preferably Environmental Technology, Water Management, Process Engineering, or Civil Engineering)

Experience

  • At least 3 years of professional experience in environmental and waste management engineering (preferred in environmental technology, water management, process engineering, or civil engineering)
  • Professional experience in processing and enforcing building inspection orders and managing appeals
  • Professional experience in advising and coordinating rainwater management measures

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Class B driving license (formerly Class 3) is desirable; ability to traverse impassable terrain; gender and diversity competence.