Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau (BAW) | Germany | 76xxx Karlsruhe | Temporary contract | Part time - flexible / Full time | Published since: 01.06.2026 on stepstone.de ♿️
Research assistant (Master's/university diploma) in the field of civil engineering or comparable (m/f/d)
Large infrastructure planning of the German Federal Waterways and Maritime Administration (WSV) actively contributes: this is for the employees of the Federal Institute for Water Construction (BAW) everyday life. In diverse consulting and research projects – and as a sought-after expert in science and politics. At our locations in Karlsruhe and Hamburg, specialists with a wide range of expertise work under one roof. The BAW is the largest and most efficient consultancy and research facility for German transport water construction in the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV). The Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau is part of a 357,582 km2 career network consisting of over 40 authorities with around 24,000 employees. More at http://www.damit-alles-lauf.de The Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau (BAW) is looking for one/one at the next possible time for the department of construction engineering, unit building materials, for 3 years: Senior Consultant (m/w/d) the field of civil engineering or comparable The office is Karlsruhe. Reference code of tender 20260897_9339 At a large part of the approximately 260 WSV inlet locks, basic repair measures are required for solid and steel water construction, as these are often more sustainable than new buildings. The BAW examines solutions for repair under basically running shipping operations or during daily short shipping interruptions. Within the framework of this expertly challenging project, the entire range of repair solutions under operation is to be considered, from the selection of building materials to the construction design to the evaluation under partnership cooperation. The project is currently in the transition from the planning phase to the execution phase, with component tests stored later being planned. The cooperation of contracting entities and contractors is based on the innovative allocation approach of “Plans and Constructions”. This is mainly done in various working groups, in which the planners, construction companies, the supervised new building office and their consulting engineering offices, the GDWS and the BAW are represented as an advisory institution of the new building office. .
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Large infrastructure planning of the German Federal Waterways and Maritime Administration (WSV) actively contributes: this is for the employees of the Federal Institute for Water Construction (BAW) everyday life. In diverse consulting and research projects – and as a sought-after expert in science and politics. At our locations in Karlsruhe and Hamburg, specialists with a wide range of expertise work under one roof. The BAW is the largest and most efficient consultancy and research facility for German transport water construction in the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV). The Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau is part of a 357,582 km2 career network consisting of over 40 authorities with around 24,000 employees. More at http://www.damit-alles-lauf.de The Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau (BAW) is looking for one/one at the next possible time for the department of construction engineering, unit building materials, for 3 years: Senior Consultant (m/w/d) the field of civil engineering or comparable The office is Karlsruhe. Reference code of tender 20260897_9339 At a large part of the approximately 260 WSV inlet locks, basic repair measures are required for solid and steel water construction, as these are often more sustainable than new buildings. The BAW examines solutions for repair under basically running shipping operations or during daily short shipping interruptions. Within the framework of this expertly challenging project, the entire range of repair solutions under operation is to be considered, from the selection of building materials to the construction design to the evaluation under partnership cooperation. The project is currently in the transition from the planning phase to the execution phase, with component tests stored later being planned. The cooperation of contracting entities and contractors is based on the innovative allocation approach of “Plans and Constructions”. This is mainly done in various working groups, in which the planners, construction companies, the supervised new building office and their consulting engineering offices, the GDWS and the BAW are represented as an advisory institution of the new building office.
You accompany the ongoing execution planning in close cooperation with the responsible new building office. You support the practical implementation and support of component tests under the pilot project. You process application-oriented research questions within the project and introduce their own professional impulses. You contribute to the further development of an information system with modular solutions and transfer knowledge from national and international projects into practice. You take responsibility in working groups and actively participate in them – together with all project participants in the context of the construction process as well as in the evaluation of the component experiments. You present the results of the project at congresses and colloquia and create the written contributions
You should bring this with you: Complete university degree (Diplom/Master) of the Department of Civil Engineering, or comparable qualification This distinguishes you: Professional experience and curiosity: You have already gained experience in the field of construction practice, but are also open to new questions and willingness to engage in new topics. Understanding relationships: You see the whole, have a strong analytical ability to think and can identify and evaluate interdisciplinary relationships as well as connected processes. Technical imagination: Complex technical planning processes and processes will awaken your interest, your imagination and abstraction ability will bring you to a successful conclusion. Communication skills: You convince both verbally and in writing. A Goethe certificate C2 or an equivalent qualification in German is a prerequisite. Personal characteristics and team skills: initiative, team spirit, resilience and flexibility are your strengths. You will be happy to work in interdisciplinary teams, act service-oriented and bring your ideas to your own responsibility as well as solution-oriented. Acting independently: You can set goals and work on them independently. Mobility: You are not afraid of business trips, not even several days ago.
Reliability: temporary employment relationship according to the regulations of the TVöD Bund in conjunction with § 2 paragraph 1 WissZeitVG 39 hours per week in full time (running time) 30 days of leave and work free on 24.12. and 31.12. Grouping for employees subject to confirmation of the tariff assessment in Group 13 of the TVED. Responsibility for persons in the civil service only in the context of a dismissal and subject to confirmation of the statutory assessment until the grade A 13 of the Federal Order of Appeal (BBesO).
Further qualification: possibility for doctoral studies in cooperation with a university, publication of scientific findings in scientific papers and participation in international specialist conferences for scientific exchange. Work-Life-Balance: Individual working hours and models for independent work allow a high degree of flexibility and self-responsibility. We care about the compatibility of private and professional life. Professionality: A good working atmosphere begins with the working environment – from modern equipment and digital infrastructure to open communication culture in a dedicated team. Network: National and international exchange with other scientists to expand your professional network. Perspectives: Interesting training and development opportunities within working hours. Retention: Operational health management, diverse social benefits and a KiTa with 25 seats on the premises. Benefits: Grant to the Germany Ticket Job, cooperation with gyms, possibility of membership in the social work with offers for holidays, events and events, gastronomy and products. Special notes: The posts are generally suitable for occupation with parttime workers. Applications for women are expressly requested. We welcome the application of all genders. Disabled people are preferably set with the same professional suitability. Only a minimum of physical fitness is required. We welcome the application of people of all nationalities. The selection is made by a Commission. .
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![]() | Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau (BAW) | |
| 76187 Karlsruhe | ||
| Germany |
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