Agricultural Engineer for Groundwater Protection Area Consulting (m/f/d)

For over 30 years, the Engineering Association for Agriculture and Environment (IGLU GmbH) has been combining consulting, agriculture, and environment. Since 2026, we have been part of the Environeering Group network.

Do you want to actively contribute to the protection of our groundwater and drinking water and are you looking for a varied and self-responsible activity? Are you interested in the use of digital technology in agricultural practice and working with agricultural software and more?

Then you are exactly right with us!

We are looking for you to support our groundwater protection consulting in NRW in the Cologne - Niederkassel area.

Responsibilities

Exciting responsibilities with accountability:

• Consulting agricultural businesses focused on water-friendly optimization in crop protection and fertilization, as well as strengthening the soil system. Efficiency increases in crop production are to be supported, among other things, through the use of innovative PF technologies and innovative software programs.
• You work together with farm managers and fellow consultants on practical solutions.
• You create fertilization plans and N-balances to optimize agricultural measures.

Science & Practice combined:

• You support practical trials with farmers during the growing season as part of a current topic and are responsible for reporting.
• You are enthusiastic about the use of, for example, Xarvio, spotspraying, digital weather stations, and support businesses with software implementation and data maintenance.

Communication & Networking:

• We work closely with local agricultural stakeholders, water suppliers, and other specialist institutions and companies.
• You support the planning and execution of field walks, training sessions, and meetings for farmers.

Team spirit & Development:

• You work with colleagues on-site and have a highly motivated team at the main office in Göttingen who will support you during your onboarding.

Flexible working & attractive conditions:

• Initially, you will work part-time (0.5 FTE). The scope of the position can grow by agreement.
• You have free time allocation between home office and field service.
• Flexible working hours and uncomplicated holiday planning await you.

Qualifications

• You have completed studies in agricultural sciences (B.Sc., M.Sc., Dipl.-Ing.).
• You know the region and its agricultural structures and are quickly on-site to provide the best possible advice to businesses.
• Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is a matter of course for you.
• Knowledge of databases (Access) and GIS programs, especially QGIS, is an advantage.
• ASK programs etc. are your specialty.
• Flexibility, initiative, and creativity are part of your daily work.
• You are communicative, a team player, and enjoy working independently.
• Driver's license class B
• Very good German language skills in speaking and writing

Benefits

• Varied activity between agriculture, consulting, and water protection
• A lot of personal responsibility and scope for development
• Direct contact with agricultural businesses
• Practice-oriented field trials and innovative projects
• A motivated and collegial team
• Flexible working hours
• The possibility to work from home
• Uncomplicated holiday planning
• A long-term perspective in a diverse field of work

We look forward to your application!

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