Join us in shaping the future of water management
Every day, the Ruhrverband ensures clean water, a functioning infrastructure and the protection of our environment. This work is of great importance to society and requires a wide range of skills.
Whether in engineering, technical and trade-based professions, natural sciences, IT or administration: at our organisation, people from many different professional backgrounds work together on sustainable solutions along the Ruhr and at our headquarters in Essen.
Discover the wide range of career opportunities at the Ruhrverband, from internships and apprenticeships to degree programmes and direct entry.
Training
Every year, we offer a range of apprenticeship programmes in the commercial and technical-industrial sectors.
Trainee Programme
Once you have completed your degree at a university or university of applied sciences, our trainee programme offers you an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and kick-start your career with us.
Work placement
An internship with us is the ideal starting point for university graduates, students or school pupils with an interest in water management.
Work-study student
Would you like to complement your studies with valuable practical experience and gain an early insight into the world of work? Then you’ve come to the right place!
Scholarships
Through our ‘Germany Scholarship’, we support the next generation of academics.
Coursework and dissertations
With us, you can exchange ideas with experienced professionals from the water sector and enrich your dissertation with practical insights.
Our application process
Submitting your application
Acknowledgement of receipt
Reviewing application documents
Job interview
Interviews usually take place at the location for which you have applied and last 45–60 minutes.
The interviews are attended by a recruiter, two representatives from the relevant department and a member of the staff council. Where applicable, a member of the representative body for people with severe disabilities and/or the equal opportunities officer may also be present.
After the interview
Contract drafting
You can apply online using our application form. To do so, click the ‘Apply now’ button in our job advertisements. You will then be asked to enter your details and upload all relevant documents.
Your application should include the following documents:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Qualification certificates (school, vocational training and/or university)
- Reference letters
As soon as we have received your application, we will send you a confirmation of receipt.
Once the application deadline has passed, applications will be reviewed by our recruitment team and the relevant department. We will also inform you again by email once the application deadline has passed.
A shortlist of candidates will be drawn up, and those selected will be invited to an interview. Should you not have made it onto the shortlist, we will inform you at this stage.
You will receive prompt feedback on the decision following your interview.
If you are selected, all the formalities will be sorted out and your employment contract drawn up.
The application deadline is usually three weeks. Applications are then reviewed and candidates are shortlisted for interviews. These usually take place three weeks after the application deadline.
The interviews are attended by a recruiter, two representatives from the relevant department and a member of the staff council. Where applicable, a member of the representative body for severely disabled employees and/or the equal opportunities officer may also be present.
Interviews are usually held at the specific location you have applied for. This gives you the opportunity to get a feel for what might become your new working environment.
Recruiters
Theresa Reinhardt
0201 178 – 1391
Milena Knorr
0201 178 – 1397
Daniel Tschirner
0201 178 - 1393
Yana-Milena Mallek
0201 178 – 1394
Clerks
Silke Graf
0201 178 – 1377