Working Student - Commercial Renewables & Forecasting d/f/m

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH
To start as soon as possible, part time, fixed term

About the role

Help shape how renewable generation creates real market value. As a Working Student in our Optimisation Renewables & Forecasting team, you’ll help build and improve the digital systems that guide short‑term trading decisions and unlock the performance of our wind and solar portfolio across continental Europe. You’ll be embedded in a high‑energy commercial team, learning fast and seeing your work directly influence outcomes.

• Develop and maintain tools and systems for production forecasting and short‑term optimisation of wind and solar assets
• Build automated, interactive dashboards to visualise analysis and monitoring for quick, data‑driven decisions
• Apply analytical and AI‑driven optimisation methods to improve forecasting accuracy and trading performance
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and colleagues across RWEST, Renewables and the wider RWE Group
• Present insights clearly to a wide range of stakeholders, turning data into actions
• Grow your commercial renewables understanding while contributing ideas that enhance how we work

Job requirements and experience

• Enrolled in a quantitative degree (e.g. mathematics, engineering, computer science, finance) with at least one year remaining
• Hands‑on experience writing SQL queries, plus data analysis and scripting in Python or R
• Familiarity with data analytics and visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI or Tableau)
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail
• Proactive, collaborative mindset with the confidence to take ownership
• Fluency in English

Advantageous, but not essential

• German language skills; additional languages welcome

Your benefits

We offer a comprehensive package designed to support your well-being as well as your personal and professional growth. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Join a diverse, multicultural team in a dynamic and rapidly growing business
• Work alongside highly skilled energy market experts on Europe’s largest energy trading floor in Essen
• Accelerate your development with hands‑on learning and supportive mentorship
• Build a strong network across the RWE Group while gaining real commercial experience at the interface of renewables, data and trading

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Any questions? Contact HR: Lisa Koenen, lisa.koenen@rwe.com

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world’s energy markets. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, the company operates one of Europe’s largest and most advanced energy trading floors. A diverse team of over 2,200 professionals from around 90 countries trades electricity, gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances. With precise market analysis and a strong customer focus, we create innovative energy supply solutions and tailored risk management concepts for industrial clients.

We also ensure the commercial optimisation of RWE’s power plant portfolio and markets the electricity generated by RWE. In addition, legally independent RWE gas storage companies operate in Germany, contributing to a secure energy supply.