Hybrid Engineer – AquaRevier Research Project

at WVER Wasserverband Eifel-Rur

• Job title: Engineer – AquaRevier Research Project
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Duren, Germany

About the role

• Engineer for the AquaRevier research project focused on hydrological variations and reservoir management. Requires a master's degree in environmental engineering or related fields, with simulation model experience.

Responsibilities

• 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