Entsorgungsbetriebe der Landeshauptstadt Wiesbaden (ELW)

Head of Wastewater Treatment Department (m/f/d)

Wiesbaden
Administration, Energy generation & supply, Others, Project management & planning, Public service, administration, Real estate, construction, financing, Technical management, project planning
Full-time
Active since: 12.01.2026

Head of Wastewater Treatment Department (m/f/d)

As one of Wiesbaden’s major employers, we play a key role in shaping the cityscape – whether we are cleaning the streets and disposing of waste in orange, developing concepts in offices or planning and renovating the sewers – our 850 employees from 21 nations are everywhere and work together in over 40 professions to make our state capital a little more liveable every day.
Our goals are environmental protection and sustainability, and in order to achieve them, we need employees who share these goals as well as modern and innovative technologies. We therefore offer our colleagues an open, diverse corporate culture in which we place particular emphasis on teamwork. It is not without reason that ELW is one of the top employers in Wiesbaden.

Your tasks

  • Independent management of the main wastewater treatment department with the two planning and construction departments as well as the operation of the two wastewater treatment plants (approx. 125 employees)
  • Project management of major infrastructure and construction projects in the area of the two wastewater treatment plants
  • Strategic further development of the main department as well as involvement in and management of future projects and decisions on fundamental issues
  • Ensuring safe, proper and smooth operations with a focus on modernization and continuous improvement
  • Motivating, promoting and developing your employees
  • Perception of management readiness

Your qualifications

  • University degree in urban water management, civil engineering, environmental engineering or comparable qualification
  • Relevant professional experience in the field of water management
  • Strong leadership skills and an authoritative, reliable management style
  • In-depth knowledge of wastewater treatment and/or wastewater discharge
  • Experience in plant construction and maintenance management
  • Experience in the preparation and presentation of strategic decision papers
  • High level of responsibility and a solution-oriented and structured way of working
  • Ability to manage complex projects and large teams in a target-oriented manner

Benefits

  • A permanent employment contract in a crisis-proof company
  • A classification up to pay group 15 TVöD-VKA with a gross annual salary of between EUR 72,900 and EUR 102,600 depending on qualifications and professional experience
  • Flexible working hours without core working hours
  • A hybrid home office model including the latest IT equipment
  • 30 days annual leave plus days off on 24 and 31.12.
  • Individual training and development opportunities
  • Company pension scheme
  • Use of the “corporate benefits” and “benefits.me” benefits platforms with attractive offers and discounts
  • Other benefits such as health management and sports activities, team events, free premium job ticket, free parking and canteen with fresh food

Contact us

Www.elw.de
If you have any questions about this position, please contact
Vanessa Andre, Personnel Officer, Tel. 0611 7153-9659, jobportal@elw.de

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