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The Water Maintenance Association Felda/Ulster/Werra is currently seeking a committed and reliable Engineer (m/f/d) to work on projects related to the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) and flood protection in the Wartburg district and the district of Schmalkalden-Meiningen.
Job Description
The ideal candidate will have completed studies in civil engineering, water management, water engineering, environmental engineering, or a similar field. The engineer's tasks and areas of activity will include leading, coordinating, planning, and executing measures, preparing planning documents, coordinating external offices, liaising with stakeholders, monitoring construction implementation, and preparing grant applications.
Key Requirements
- Relevant degree in environmental engineering, aquatic ecology, hydrology, or related disciplines.
- Experience with WFD implementation, freshwater ecology surveys (e.g., fish, macroinvertebrates, water quality monitoring).
- Familiarity with hydrogeological monitoring, water quality standards under EU directives, and risk management for industrial and urban water projects.
- Skills in data collection, analysis, and reporting aligned with WFD assessment and groundwater quality targets.
- Valid driving license and sometimes eligibility to work in the EU.
- Ability to work with regulatory frameworks including WFD (2000/60/EC) and related directives.
- Strong fieldwork skills, sometimes including electrofishing, sampling, GIS, and report writing.
Key Tasks
- Conducting freshwater and groundwater monitoring to assess ecological and chemical status.
- Supporting the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIARs) and licensing related to water bodies.
- Ensuring data compliance with WFD standards and helping maintain integrated water management plans across catchments.
- Collaborating with stakeholders and authorities to apply risk-aware industrial and urban planning aligned with EU water legislation.
- Assisting in remediation and rehabilitation projects where groundwater and surface water quality is at risk.
Application Process
Interested applicants are invited to prepare a CV highlighting relevant qualifications and experience in aquatic ecology, water management, or environmental engineering. Candidates should also provide evidence of familiarity with WFD requirements and water monitoring techniques.
Applications can be sent by email to [email protected] or by post to Water Maintenance Association Felda/Ulster/Werra, Eisenacher Straße 2a, 36433 Bad Salzungen.
For questions regarding the application process, contact association engineer Ivonne Wohland at 03695 / 667 802 or [email protected].
The application deadline for the Engineer position at the Water Maintenance Association Felda/Ulster/Werra is 05.09.2025. No confirmation of receipt will be sent for received applications, but confirmation can be given by phone or email.
The offer includes a challenging and varied position with an ecological focus, remuneration according to TVöD and company pension scheme, flexible working hours, training and further education opportunities, and cooperation in a motivated, committed team with a regional focus. Travel and application costs will not be reimbursed.
Data will be deleted six months after the selection process is completed. By submitting application documents, applicants consent to the processing of their data for the purpose of the selection process.
The GUV's aim includes preserving and promoting natural habitats, meeting the requirements of the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD), and implementing flood protection measures. The Water Maintenance Association (GUV) Felda/Ulster/Werra is responsible for the care and development of second-order waters in the Wartburg district and the district of Schmalkalden-Meiningen.
- The vacant position at the Water Maintenance Association Felda/Ulster/Werra requires a skilled engineer who has completed studies in environmental engineering, water management, water engineering, or a similar field.
- Applicants for this role should possess experience with WFD implementation, freshwater ecology surveys, and familiarity with hydrogeological monitoring, aligning with their key requirements.
- Career development opportunities for the selected engineer include conducting freshwater and groundwater monitoring, supporting EIARs preparation, and collaborating with stakeholders on risk-aware industrial and urban planning.
- To apply, interested candidates should submit a CV emphasizing relevant qualifications and experience in aquatic ecology, water management, or environmental engineering, with a focus on familiarity with WFD requirements and water monitoring techniques.
