Project Engineer / Civil Engineer (m/f/d) Regional Development

In order to strengthen our department “Regional Development”, we are currently looking for a Project Engineer / Civil Engineer (m/f/d) as part of the Regional Development Department, who will be based in Mannheim, Germany, with regular missions to developing countries.

Your responsibilities

  • Technical proposal support for regional development projects abroad
  • Support for technical quality improvement of construction projects under local conditions
  • Support for local tender processes
  • Support in advising partners, clients and International Financial Institutions (IFI)
  • Implementation of short- and medium-term assignments abroad and support for backstopping of ongoing projects
  • Support for multidisciplinary teams in the planning, design and supervision of communal infrastructure projects in developing countries

Your profile

  • University degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Structural Engineering, (M.Sc.)
  • Preferably 10 years, but minimum 5 years of experience in an engineering environment and working on infrastructure-related projects
  • Experience in construction supervision
  • Experience in FIDIC contracts would be an asset
  • Experience abroad, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or Asia and/or Maghreb region
  • Experience in tender processes of IFI-financed projects (preferably KfW) would be an asset
  • Experience in the formulations of BoQ, checking/preparation of As-Built Drawings, daily logs and construction follow-ups
  • Knowledge/familiarity of common programs such as CAD and project management in the construction sector
  • Fluency in French and good knowledge of English; German and other foreign languages will be appreciated
  • Confident appearance, open-mindedness and solution-oriented approach towards clients and colleagues
  • Willingness to travel to developing countries

We offer

  • Permanent Position
  • Flexible working environment (mobile office/office hours)
  • Friendly and collaborative spirit in multidisciplinary teams
  • High degree of personal responsibility
  • Financial benefits (e.g. participation in corporate success)
  • Challenging projects, where you can develop both professionally and personally
  • Multiple internal and external training opportunities
  • Cafeteria nearby (meal allowance)
  • Office amenities (e.g. company sports)

Please send your application to Christina Mueller.

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