Hanna Wöltje
2025 | Environmental Engineering

Career Development
During my time at school, I was already interested in the field of environmental engineering - the combination of environmental and technical topics in particular appealed to me. However, it was not yet clear to me which specialist direction I would like to take later on. It was only during my studies that I got to know the many possibilities and fields of study and realized how broad the spectrum is.
During my practical semester, I went to Heidelberg and worked in an engineering office that deals with traffic facilities, civil engineering structures and outdoor facilities. There I gained exciting insights into the planning and implementation of infrastructure projects, water management, sewer rehabilitation and environmental planning. I particularly enjoyed working in the field of road construction and sewer renovation.
Nevertheless, I wanted to get a taste of a different direction and therefore wrote my Bachelor's thesis in collaboration with the Lindner Group. I got in touch with the company through one of my professors, who works there himself. There I worked on the ecological evaluation of products. This practical experience was the best way for me to find out which topics really interested me in the long term. In the end, I realized that civil engineering and road construction was the area that best suited my interests and strengths.
Reminiscing allowed: remember your student days
The Environmental Engineering degree program at DIT is super versatile. It covers a huge range of environmental and civil engineering disciplines - from transportation engineering to wastewater disposal and energy engineering. This versatility has helped me to get a good overview of possible career fields and to discover my own interests.
I particularly appreciate the close contact with my fellow students and professors. Thanks to the informal atmosphere in the degree program, you quickly make friends and always find someone ready to listen - both from fellow students and lecturers. The numerous excursions and trade fair visits were highlights of the degree program and provided valuable insights into practice as well as opportunities to network with companies and potential employers.
One of the most unforgettable experiences was definitely the excursion to the Brenner Base Tunnel. Shared experiences like this bond us together and make studying not only educational, but also really exciting.
What advice would you give to today's students?
Network with your fellow students - it's easier to learn together and you can motivate each other. Try to get in touch with senior students. They can give you valuable tips on how to best pass the exams and what you should focus on. Don't hesitate to contact the professors if you have any problems or criticism, they will always try to help.
Use your internship semester to get out and about - abroad or in another federal state. The organizational effort is definitely worth it!
And yes, Deggendorf may not be the big party town, but you shouldn't miss out on the pub crawl and the Christmas party - events like these make your studies truly unforgettable!
Don't stress too much and enjoy your time at DIT!