German Speaking Project Engineer - Road… at Ignite · Ludwigsha…

Location: Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany (Hybrid – 1 to 2 days Home Office/week)

Industry: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure Construction

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Compensation: €71,000 – €79,000 gross p.a. + 13th month salary & benefits

Experience Level: Senior (5+ years required)

Language Requirement: German (C1 / Native level)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer in Traffic Planning and Road Construction to take on a key client-side representation role (Bauherrenseite). In this position, you will lead, plan, and steer significant inner-city infrastructure and mobility projects that shape the sustainable urban mobility of the area.

Rather than acting merely as an executing vendor, you will be in the driver's seat, responsible for guiding projects from initial planning through execution. Because all construction sites are strictly local, there is virtually no travel required, offering a unique blend of strategic office work, local field involvement, and high quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Traffic Infrastructure Management: Direct the planning and control of key traffic facilities for major regional infrastructure projects (including high-profile urban road developments).
• Mobility Strategy: Develop and execute tailored measures to ensure smooth urban mobility utilizing a structured three-zone concept.
• Project Control & Reporting: Create detailed status reports, establish milestones, control schedules, and ensure projects stay on track.
• Permitting & Compliance: Secure all necessary official permits, approvals, and regulatory clearances.
• Financial & Subsidies Management: Review, audit, and settle engineering service contracts (HOAI); manage documentation and compliance for public funding and subsidies.
• Client Representation (Bauherrenfunktion): Prepare, coordinate, and supervise on-site construction measures directly on behalf of the client.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Requirements (Must-Haves)

• Education: Degree (Bachelor, Master, or Diplom) in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or a closely related field with a focus on road construction or traffic planning.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in the planning and execution of infrastructure and road traffic engineering projects.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid mastery of relevant standards, technical codes, norms, and project management methodologies.
• Traffic Flow Expertise: Proven understanding of traffic flow optimization, steering, and control systems.
• Languages: Native-level fluency or minimum C1 in German with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-Haves

• Prior exposure to or interest in Environment-Sensitive Traffic Management (UVM / Umweltsensitives Verkehrsmanagement).

Key Competencies & Soft Skills

• Strong analytical thinking and a structured, solution-oriented approach.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of personal responsibility, flexibility, and a collaborative team mindset.

Key Benefits & What We Offer

• Direct Client-Side Ownership: Enjoy high decision-making power and strategic influence without the burden of vendor execution.
• Local Impact, No Long Travel: All projects are located nearby, providing hands-on site exposure while keeping business travel to zero.
• High-Impact Projects: Play a vital role in landmark mobility and bridge infrastructure projects.
• Competitive Compensation & Contract: Permanent contract, base salary between €71,000 – €79,000, 13th monthly salary bonus, and a company pension scheme.
• Work-Life Balance: 30 vacation days (plus special leave events), flexible family-friendly core working hours, and 1–2 days of weekly home office.
• Growth & Onboarding: Structured onboarding program, dedicated buddy system, and a designated professional development budget.

Working Conditions & Hours

• Working Hours: Full-time, featuring family-friendly core hours (Mon–Thu: 09:00–12:00 & 14:00–15:00; Fri: 09:00–12:00).
• Location Model: Hybrid working model with 1–2 remote days per week (100% remote is not available due to regular on-site client duties).
• Probation Period: 6 months.