Working Student IT/OT Strategy & Architecture

Job Description

As a working student in Strategy & Architecture, you will support us in shaping RWE Renewables IT/OT landscape for the digital and renewable future. You will gain hands‑on experience in IT/OT architecture, process design, and application documentation while working closely with architects, product owners and IT/OT teams across the organization.

About the role

• Create and update architecture diagrams and application relationships, and support the documentation of the IT/OT landscape, using modern enterprise tools such as LeanIX, ServiceNow and Confluence
• Consult regularly with the responsible contacts from the specialist departments regarding the applications and technologies used in RWE Renewables
• Model and maintain IT processes according to BPMN 2.0 in BIC Process Design, including documentation of relevant process responsibilities
• Preparation of presentations, concepts and documentation for internal stakeholders

Job requirements and experience

• Currently enrolled Bachelor student in Informatics, Business Informatics or a comparable field, ideally in your 1st-3rd semester
• Solid skills in Microsoft 365 (especially PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Strong interest in IT/OT architectures, system landscapes, process modelling and digital transformation
• First experience with BPM tools, modelling (e.g., BPMN 2.0) or Azure DevOps is a plus
• Confident use of AI tools and the ability to apply them effectively and responsibly
• Experience with Python or GraphQL (advantage, but not required)
• Structured, reliable and proactive working style
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Very good English and German skills (written and spoken)

Your Benefits

We aim to make your time with us as rewarding as possible by fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Alongside competitive pay and opportunities for growth, we care about your well-being and the balance between work and life. Our benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid working, enabling a balance between remote work and in-office collaboration
• Opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in real-world projects and learn from experienced Enterprise Architects and process specialists
• Contribute to the digital backbone of one of the leading renewable energy organizations
• Gain hands‑on experience in real Enterprise Architecture and IT landscape projects
• An international, innovative and modern working environment
• Flexibility to contribute your ideas and explore new methods and tools
• Access to fitness centres or membership discounts to keep you active and energised
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential guidance and support
• Employer-subsidised canteen with fresh, high-quality meals

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 Renewables Europe & Australia is a leading player in the renewable energy sector with over 30 years of experience. We currently operate onshore wind farms, solar plants and battery storage systems with around 5 gigawatts of installed capacity in our core markets in Europe and Australia.

Supported by a workforce of around 2,000 employees, we continue to expand our renewable generation capacity in a value-accretive way. Our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle: we develop, plan, finance, build and operate our projects. With a strong project pipeline, we are working with communities to create a long-term value for everyone, today and for the future.