WVER Wasserverband Eifel-Rur

Engineer – AquaRevier Research Project

WVER Wasserverband Eifel-Rur

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Düren • 🇩🇪 Germany

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Development of an integrated modelling system to simulate hydrological variations resulting from climate change and reservoir operation (TALSIM)
  • Updating and project-specific calibration of hydrological modelling for reservoir catchment areas
  • Incorporation of current climate projections to determine future inflow availability
  • Modelling the impacts of future inflow scenarios on reservoir management (including TALSIM) and development of alternative management rules
  • Conceptual assessment of existing transfer options and analysis of additional usage potential as well as possible expansions within the reservoir network
  • Derivation of adaptation options for climate- and structural-change-resilient reservoir management to secure water resources and flood protection
  • Independent scientific contribution to the research project and collaboration within an interdisciplinary research team

Requirements

  • Master's or Diplom degree in Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Civil Engineering or a comparable field
  • Knowledge of hydrological modelling of river catchments is an advantage
  • Ideally, initial experience in reservoir operation/management
  • Strong communication skills, ability to work in a team, and an independent, conceptual and structured way of working
Benefits
  • Employer-funded occupational pension through Rheinische Zusatzversorgungskasse (RZVK)
  • Employer contributions to capital-forming savings (Vermögenswirksame Leistungen)
  • Tax-advantaged salary conversion options (deferred compensation)
  • Group accident insurance
  • Subsidy for sports activities
  • Mobility/exercise classes in the new health facility
  • Preventive health courses
  • Company physician (occupational health services)
  • Free vaccinations
  • Company sports club
  • 32 days of annual leave (based on a 5-day week)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Working time and long-term hours account (time bank)
  • Life-phase-oriented working-time models
  • Opportunity for mobile/remote working
  • Full-time positions can also be structured as part-time within job-sharing arrangements

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
hydrological modellingclimate projectionsreservoir managementTALSIMcalibrationsimulationadaptation optionswater resources managementflood protection
Soft skills
communication skillsteamworkindependent workingconceptual thinkingstructured working
Certifications
Master's degreeDiplom degree