German Speaking Project Engineer - Road Construction

Base Location: Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany (Hybrid setup: 1–2 work-from-home days per week)

Target Salary: €71,000 – €79,000 gross p.a.

Employment Model: Permanent, Full-Time Position

Experience Expectation: 5+ years of specialized work experience

Language Requirement: Advanced German skills (C1 standard or native fluency)

About the Employer

Functioning as the main municipal client authority, this organization directs key civil engineering and urban mobility initiatives across the municipality. A team of roughly 50 specialists collaborates closely on site-bound development programs. The environment blends clear accountability with flat hierarchies, professional growth opportunities, and a shared dedication to improving public infrastructure.

Primary Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Leadership: Lead the technical planning, coordination, and operational delivery of major road and transit networks within a flagship citywide infrastructure venture.
• Traffic Stream Management: Design and deploy strategies to maintain seamless urban transit, utilizing a structured multi-zone traffic concept.
• Principal Representation: Act as the direct representative for the project owner, overseeing on-site execution and safeguarding client interests across all build phases.
• Contract & Subsidy Management: Audit specialized engineering invoices (in accordance with HOAI standards) and track official public funding allocations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Manage approval workflows to secure all necessary statutory permits, authority sign-offs, and legal concessions.
• Schedule & Milestone Oversight: Establish project schedules, define key performance indicators, control expenditure, and draft structured progress reports for stakeholders.

Desired Background & Competencies

• Educational Foundation: University degree (Bachelor, Master, or Diplom) in Civil Engineering, Transport Engineering, or a matching field focused on highway engineering or traffic design.
• Work Experience: At least 5 years spent planning and delivering public roadway, highway, or transit infrastructure projects.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong command of relevant engineering norms, legal codes, and structured project management frameworks, alongside expertise in traffic stream regulation.
• Preferred Capability: Familiarity with or a strong interest in Environment-Sensitive Traffic Management (UVM).
• Language Proficiency: High-level operational command of German (C1 certificate or native speaker level).
• Soft Skills: Persuasive communication, negotiation tact, high accountability, a structured approach to troubleshooting, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

What Makes This Role Attractive

• Owner-Side Authority: Work from the decision-maker's perspective, guiding strategy and project direction rather than functioning as an external service provider.
• High-Impact Local Presence: Drive a transformative public initiative that directly reshapes the regional transit landscape.
• No Long-Distance Commuting: All construction sites are located within the immediate urban area, allowing effortless site visits without out-of-town travel.
• Comprehensive Remuneration: Includes a full 13th-month salary bonus, an employer-funded pension scheme, 30 vacation days, and extra time off for special life events.
• Workplace Adaptability: Enjoy a balanced work environment with flexible working hours outside core times and a option to work remotely up to two days a week.
• Onboarding & Professional Growth: Seamless integration via a dedicated mentor, paired with an annual budget for continuous education, digital learning options, and career progression pathways.
• Additional Perks: Subsidized local transit cards (Deutschlandticket), e-bike and bicycle leasing, reduced parking fees, access to shared fleet vehicles, and corporate discount platforms.