Would you like to play a key role in the development of Hamar Municipality’s water and wastewater infrastructure?

As a water and wastewater engineer, you will help develop operations and streamline leak detection and repair efforts in the water and wastewater sectors.

Urban Environment and Municipal Engineering is part of the Environment and Society municipal division and consists of five departments. The open position is within the Water, Sewer, and Waste Management department, which currently has 7 permanent positions.

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Job Responsibilities

• You will have primary responsibility for overseeing operations in the implementation department (water, sewer, and infrastructure)
• As our liaison between operations and administration, you will be responsible for addressing leaks and inflow in the pipeline network
• You will also play an active role in emergency preparedness and internal control within water and sewer services
• The duties for both positions will be varied and challenging
• Contribute to the development and optimization of the municipality’s water and sewer infrastructure
• Case management within the department’s area of responsibility

Qualifications

We prefer that you have a higher technical education from a university or college in a relevant field.

A technical college degree and extensive relevant experience may compensate for the higher education requirement.

You have a solid technical background, with several years of experience in relevant fields.
We are looking for a colleague who is comfortable using new technology and digital tools and who has strong written and oral communication skills in Norwegian.

You must hold at least a Class B driver’s license.

Personal Qualities

• Good teamwork skills
• Innovative and committed
• Organized and methodical
• Interest in the digital developments taking place in the industry
• Independent and solution-oriented
• Takes initiative and has strong execution skills
• Has the ability and willingness to acquire and share new skills
• Positive contributor to a good work environment

Personal suitability is emphasized.

We offer

In addition to exciting and challenging work tasks, we can offer you an inclusive and positive work environment where you’ll be part of a team of dedicated professionals. You’ll have opportunities for professional development, and our flexible work schedule provides a good balance between work and personal life. We also offer an attractive public-sector pension plan. For daily work, you can use the carpool program, electric bikes, and a bus pass. Your salary will be negotiated.

Join us in shaping the future of Hamar Municipality as a water and wastewater engineer! Apply now and become a positive contributor to a fantastic work environment and a vibrant municipality that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our residents.

For more information about the position, please contact Frantz Olaisen, Head of the Water, Sewer, and Waste Management Department, at 948 01 255

Contact Information

Frantz Olaisen, Head of Water, Sewer, and Waste Management, 948 01 255, Frantz.Olaisen@hamar.kommune.no

Work Location

Key Information:

Employer: Hamar Municipality

Reference No.: 5146001904
Employment Percentage: 100%
Permanent
Application Deadline: August 2, 2026