German-Speaking Project Engineer – Road Construction (Hybrid) in Mannheim

Primary Location: Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany (Hybrid model with 1–2 remote days weekly)

Annual Compensation: €71,000 – €79,000 gross per year

Position Type: Full-Time, Direct-Hire Permanent Contract

Required Seniority: Minimum 5 years of relevant industry practice

Language Proficiency: German (Level C1 or native fluency required)

Organizational Overview

Serving as an in-house public owner's representative, this firm guides local infrastructure forward through major municipal, civil, and transit engineering initiatives. With a tight-knit team of roughly 50 specialists, the organization directs essential regional upgrades from early concept to full completion. The internal culture emphasizes self-direction, open communication, continuous learning, and creating enduring urban environments.

Core Accountabilities & Duties

• Strategic Project Governance: Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of major road network assets for a key city redevelopment.
• Urban Flow Optimization: Design and implement practical measures to streamline metropolitan traffic using a structured three-zone movement framework.
• Client-Side Supervision: Serve as the owner's representative during field operations by directing, monitoring, and validating on-site construction work.
• Financial & Contractual Auditing: Validate technical engineering invoices in line with HOAI guidelines and manage the allocation and compliance of public grants.
• Regulatory Clearances: Liaise with public offices to obtain necessary legal permits, environmental sign-offs, and administrative approvals.
• Progress Tracking & Communication: Map project milestones, monitor expenditures against budgets, and deliver routine performance updates to key decision-makers.

Qualifications & Professional Profile

• Academic Background: Degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or Diplom) in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related technical discipline centered on roadway design and traffic operations.
• Industry Background: At least 5 years of hands‑on experience covering both the design phase and site execution of transit infrastructure projects.
• Technical Mastery: Firm grasp of relevant engineering standards, regulatory guidelines, and project management systems, alongside a solid understanding of traffic operations.
• Advantageous Knowledge: Familiarity with or strong interest in sustainable traffic management (UVM) concepts.
• Linguistic Skills: Business‑fluent or native command of written and spoken German (minimum C1 certification).
• Interpersonal Attributes: Strong negotiation and communication abilities, high accountability, analytical problem‑solving skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Key Perks & Employment Advantages

• Strategic Ownership: Take true client-side ownership, driving major projects forward rather than following vendor directives.
• Local Identity: Leave a lasting legacy by delivering high-impact infrastructure directly to the local community.
• Zero Long‑Distance Travel: All project sites are located close to the central office, eliminating long‑distance business trips while keeping you connected to the field.
• Financial Security & Benefits: Gain a 13th‑month bonus, company retirement pension contributions, 30 days of paid annual leave, and specialized leave options.
• Flexible Work Conditions: Maintain balance through a hybrid schedule (up to 2 remote days per week) and family‑friendly core hours.
• Structured Development: Enjoy a smooth transition through a buddy‑led onboarding program, backed by an annual training allowance, e‑learning access, and structured career growth.
• Mobility & Extras: Receive a subsidized public transport pass (Deutschlandticket), job‑bike leasing, discounted parking, pool vehicles/e‑bikes, and nationwide corporate discounts.