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Environmental Technologist – Water Supply Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Umwelttechnologe/-technologin - Wasserversorgung

Environmental Technologists for Water Supply are specialists responsible for the quality and safety of our drinking water. They monitor and control water treatment and distribution processes in waterworks and networks. This 3-year recognized vocational training program takes place in both the public sector and industry.

What you do

  • Monitoring and controlling facilities for water extraction and treatment
  • Taking and analyzing water samples for quality control
  • Maintenance, servicing, and repair of technical systems and equipment
  • Documenting measured values, operational processes, and work results
  • Ensuring compliance with hygiene and environmental regulations
  • Troubleshooting and resolving malfunctions in the water supply

Requirements

  • Good secondary school leaving certificate (e.g., Realschulabschluss) or higher education entrance qualification
  • Interest in technology, chemistry, biology, and environmental protection
  • Technical understanding and manual dexterity
  • Sense of responsibility and meticulousness
  • Willingness to work shifts and on-call duties
  • Team spirit and physical resilience

Career prospects

  1. 1Further training to become a Water Master (Wassermeister) or Technician (Techniker) in environmental engineering
  2. 2Specialization in areas such as wastewater technology or water protection
  3. 3Advancement to leadership positions, e.g., as team leader or plant manager
  4. 4Possibility of studying (e.g., environmental engineering, water management) with the appropriate higher education entrance qualification

Open positions

There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Environmental Technologist – Water Supply Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 900 to 1,200 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Environmental Technologist – Water Supply Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Environmental Technologist – Water Supply Ausbildung?

Good secondary school leaving certificate (e.g., Realschulabschluss) or higher education entrance qualification; Interest in technology, chemistry, biology, and environmental protection; Technical understanding and manual dexterity; Sense of responsibility and meticulousness.

Where can I find open Environmental Technologist – Water Supply Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Environmental Technologist – Water Supply

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.