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Civil Engineering Specialist – Pipeline Construction for Infrastructure Technology Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Tiefbaufacharbeiter/in - Leitungsbauarbeiten für Infrastrukturtechnik
The apprenticeship as a Civil Engineering Specialist with a focus on pipeline construction for infrastructure technology is a recognized, 2-year vocational training program in industry and skilled trades. This modernized training, valid from August 1, 2026, qualifies you for the construction, laying, and maintenance of essential infrastructure pipelines such as water, gas, or telecommunications pipes.
What you do
- Excavating and securing trenches and construction pits for pipelines
- Laying pipes and lines for water, gas, electricity, or telecommunications
- Connecting and assembling pipeline components
- Performing leak tests and functional checks
- Restoring surfaces (e.g., roads, sidewalks) after completing work
- Operating and maintaining construction machinery and equipment
- Reading and implementing technical drawings and construction plans
Requirements
- At least a Hauptschulabschluss (secondary school certificate) or equivalent
- Technical understanding and manual dexterity
- Physical resilience and willingness to work outdoors
- Meticulous and precise working style
- Teamwork skills and reliability
- Interest in construction and infrastructure technology
Career prospects
- 1Specialization in specific areas of civil engineering (e.g., sewer construction, track construction)
- 2Further training to become a Foreman (Vorarbeiter) or Civil Engineering Supervisor (Tiefbaupolier)
- 3Master Craftsman (Meister) examination in civil engineering to run your own business
- 4Further education to become a Technician (Techniker) in civil engineering
Open positions
There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.
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Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.
How much do you earn in a Civil Engineering Specialist – Pipeline Construction for Infrastructure Technology Ausbildung in Germany?
Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.
What German level do I need for a Civil Engineering Specialist – Pipeline Construction for Infrastructure Technology Ausbildung?
Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Civil Engineering Specialist – Pipeline Construction for Infrastructure Technology Ausbildung?
At least a Hauptschulabschluss (secondary school certificate) or equivalent; Technical understanding and manual dexterity; Physical resilience and willingness to work outdoors; Meticulous and precise working style.
Where can I find open Civil Engineering Specialist – Pipeline Construction for Infrastructure Technology Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Civil Engineering Specialist – Pipeline Construction for Infrastructure Technology
Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.
Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.