In the** South Operations Centre of the Lower Saxony Water Management, Coastal Defence and Nature Conservation Agency (NLWKN)** in the "Water Management and Radiation Protection" division at the Braunschweig site, the position

of an engineer (m/f/d)
(Dipl.-Ing. FH or Bachelor of Science/Engineering)
in the fields of agricultural or environmental sciences, water management, geology, geography or comparable degrees

to be filled for an indefinite period.

The position is graded according to pay group 11 TV-L.

The NLWKN is a specialised authority and service provider of the state administration and performs tasks in water management, coastal protection, nature conservation and radiation protection. The NLWKN is based in Norden (Directorate) and currently maintains 11 operating centres at 14 locations as well as facilities and depots at other locations with a total of around 1,500 employees.

The NLWKN also advises, promotes and controls regional drinking water protection cooperations as part of the "Lower Saxony Cooperation Model". This involves protecting groundwater and drinking water from inputs, particularly from agriculture, in cooperation with land managers (farmers) and water supply companies. In this context, the focus is particularly on nitrate and pesticide inputs into the groundwater.

The "Water Management and Radiation Protection" division is responsible for the operation of groundwater quality and level measuring points as part of the "Gewässerkundlicher Landesdienst" (GLD) in accordance with Section 29 NWG. The data collected, which forms the basis for various water management tasks and issues, must be checked for plausibility, among other things.

The GLD must be involved in all planning, decisions and other measures if significant effects on the water balance are to be expected. The GLD advises on participations and issues statements.

We offer

- a very interesting, varied and independent position with good technical equipment
- meaningful tasks to improve the natural resource of groundwater and drinking water
- flexible weekly working hours of 38,5 hours per week
- mobile working/teleworking within the framework of the applicable service agreement
- 30 days' holiday per calendar year
- a special payment at the end of the year as well as a company pension scheme (VBL)
- targeted training opportunities
- a committed, motivated team and collegial support

Tasks in the workplace

- support, advice and controlling of cooperations in drinking water extraction areas in accordance with § 28 para. § 28 Abs. 4 NWG
- Preparation, conclusion and controlling of "drinking water protection contracts" with water supply companies
- Advice and examination of applications in connection with the promotion of water protection advice
- Coordination of statements in the State Water Research Service (GLD) pursuant to § 29 para. 3 NWG and participation of public authorities (TÖB) pursuant to § 4 BauGB at the Braunschweig site
- Drafting of statements acc. § 29 NWG within the framework of the GLD for the groundwater quality area
- Plausibility check and evaluation of groundwater quality data and publication of reports

Requirement profile of the applicant

- A degree in agricultural or environmental sciences, civil engineering with a focus on water management or a comparable degree in a corresponding natural science course with the knowledge and experience required to fulfil the tasks and at least a DiplIng. FH or Bachelor's degree
- good expertise in the areas of groundwater quality and agriculture
- good knowledge and experience in handling groundwater data
- confident handling of common MS Office products
- basic knowledge of ArcGIS
- good verbal and written expression and an addressee-orientated or comprehensible communication skills
- very good knowledge of German at native speaker level
- a high degree of independent and self-reliant work and initiative, Willingness to cooperate and work under pressure
- an open-minded and communicative personality with a high ability to work in a team
- possession of a class B driving licence and willingness to drive a company car
- willingness to work in the field
- good knowledge and experience in dealing with groundwater data and in the specialist software Aqua Info would be desirable

The job is generally suitable for part-time work, provided that proper (full-time) performance of duties is ensured through job sharing.

We value diversity and welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, disability, age and sexual orientation.

The NLWKN endeavours to reduce underrepresentation in all areas and positions in accordance with the Lower Saxony Equal Opportunities Act (NGG). In this case, applications from women are particularly welcome.

Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified. In order to safeguard your interests, we ask you to indicate any severe disability or equal status in your letter of application.

The NLWKN is certified as part of the audit berufundfamilie. You can find more information on this on our website (www.nlwkn.niedersachsen.de).

For further technical information, please contact Mr Thorsten Hartung (Tel.: 0531/88691-130) and Dr Astrid Johannsen (Tel.: 0531/88691-120). Further questions about the vacancy can be directed to Ms Monika Rohde (Tel.: 0531/88691-200).

Your application is preferably accepted online.
Please apply by 31 May 2026 using the link provided at the end of the text.

Due to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you must be informed about the processing of the personal data you provide in the application process. Please refer to the direct download: http://www.nlwkn.niedersachsen.de/download/136932 (http://www.nlwkn.niedersachsen.de/download/136932)

Niedersächsischer Landesbetrieb für Wasserwirtschaft,

Küsten- und Naturschutz (NLWKN)

- Betriebsstelle Süd -

Rudolf-Steiner-Str. 5

38120 Braunschweig

www.nlwkn.niedersachsen.de (http://www.nlwkn.niedersachsen.de/) https://karriere.niedersachsen.de/Stellenangebote.html?suchwort=115998