Project Engineer Urban Water Management (m/f/d)

Your assignments 

• Producing designs, both initial outlines and full plans, of sewerage, water treatment and flood defence structures such as pump systems and pipe networks
• Presenting project details and technical information to colleagues and clients
• Writing reports
• Managing project budgets
• Keeping up to date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines
• Writing and advertising tender documents and managing contracts
• Liaising with clients, contractors, government agencies, local authorities and suppliers
• Supervising local staff and site workers
• Using a variety of specialist computer applications/simulation software
• Maintain effective relationships with members of all divisions and departments responsible for performing services related to the project
• Prepare construction cost estimates, perform construction monitoring and coordinate field activities

Your profile

• University degree (M.Sc.) in civil engineer, mechanical engineer, process or environmental engineer or other suitable qualification

• Experience in the preparation of master plans, feasibility studies, tender documents and construction planning, and/or experience with construction supervision, project management and/or commissioning of water supply and/or wastewater treatment facilities.
• Preferably 5 years of professional experience in international consulting/engineering in the field of urban water management, preferably in projects financed by bilateral and multilateral donor organisations and development banks
• Structured approach to work a high degree of flexibility, initiative, persuasiveness and negotiation skills as well as the ability to work in a team
• Willingness to travel extensively

• Good knowledge of written and spoken English and preferably an additional business language (French, Spanish, etc.)

• Additional experience in BIM and technical software would be desirable

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
• Canteen nearby (meal allowance)
• Office amenities (e.g. company sports, free water, coffee and tea)

Please send your application to Christina Müller

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