Project Engineer for Flood Protection and Watercourse Development | Projektingenieur*in übergeordneter technischer Hochwasserschutz und Gewässerentwicklung

Stadtentwässungsbetriebe Köln, AöR

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Aug 15, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role is for a Project Engineer focused on comprehensive technical flood protection and watercourse development. The successful candidate will be responsible for the holistic assessment, risk analysis, and improvement of flood prevention measures along the Rhine. Key tasks include developing new flood protection facilities, adapting existing ones, and overseeing external consultants and engineering firms, including contract negotiations. The role also involves reviewing and commenting on planning intentions related to flood protection lines and managing flood events from preparation to post-processing. This position requires a strong background in civil or environmental engineering, expertise in technical flood protection, and excellent communication and problem-solving skills. It offers a stable, full-time, permanent position with opportunities for professional development and a good work-life balance.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or comparable fields

Experience

  • Professional experience in technical flood protection
  • Experience in managing consultants and engineering firms
  • Experience in reviewing planning documents
  • Experience in managing flood events

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Health suitability for inspecting operational wastewater facilities