Hybrid Engineer for the AquaRevier research project – fixed-term for three years

at WVER Wasserverband Eifel-Rur

• Job title: Engineer for the AquaRevier research project – fixed-term for three years
• 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 AquaRevier project developing climate impact simulations and reservoir management. Conduct interdisciplinary research and contribute to water resource protection strategies.

Responsibilities

• Development of an integrated modeling system (TALSIM) to simulate hydrological variations resulting from climate change and reservoir management
• Updating and project-specific calibration of hydrological models for reservoir catchment areas
• Incorporation of current climate projections to determine future inflow availability
• Modeling the impacts of future inflow scenarios on reservoir management
• Development of alternative reservoir management rules
• Conceptual review of existing transfer options and analysis of additional usage potentials as well as possible expansions within the reservoir network
• Derivation of adaptation options for a 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 partnership

Requirements

• Master's or Diplom degree in Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, or a comparable field
• Knowledge of hydrological modeling of river catchments is advantageous
• Ideally, initial experience in reservoir operations/management
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a team as well as an independent, conceptual, and structured working approach

Benefits

• Employer-funded occupational pension through the Rheinische Zusatzversorgungskasse (RZVK)
• Capital-forming payments (vermögenswirksame Leistungen)
• Tax-efficient salary conversion options (deferred compensation)
• Group accident insurance
• Subsidy for sports activities
• Mobility courses in the new health facility
• Preventive health courses
• Company physician / occupational health service
• 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 accounts
• Life-phase-oriented working time models
• Option to work remotely