RWE Offshore Wind

Internship offshore operations - windfarm Arkona (m/w/d)

Join RWE Offshore Wind in Sassnitz as an intern in offshore windfarm operations. Support process development and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic team. Benefit from personal growth opportunities and a steep learning curve in renewable energy.
RWE Offshore Wind
RWE Offshore Wind
Sassnitz, Germany On-site Internship UTC+02:00

RWE Offshore Wind

Company Overview

RWE Offshore Wind GmbH, a subsidiary of RWE AG

Essen, Germany

2019

Approximately 20,000 employees (Source: linkedin.com). Revenue for 2023 is still pending.

What They Do

RWE Offshore Wind is a global company specializing in the planning, construction, and operation of offshore wind farms. The technologies include both fixed-bottom and floating wind turbines, enabling the harnessing of wind energy in deeper waters where conventional foundations are not feasible (Source: rwe.com). The company currently operates 19 offshore wind farms with a total capacity of 3.3 gigawatts, making it the second-largest provider in this sector worldwide (Source: pv-magazine.com). RWE Offshore Wind manages the entire value chain of offshore wind projects, from conceptualization and development to operation and maintenance (Source: linkedin.com). A particular focus is on the development of floating offshore wind farms, aiming to have a capacity of 1 GW operational or under construction by 2030 (Source: rwe.com). Additionally, innovative solutions are being developed, such as the world's first recyclable rotor blade, which is being tested at the Kaskasi wind farm (Source: pv-magazine.com).

Projects & Track Record

RWE Offshore Wind operates 19 offshore wind farms in various regions, including significant projects like Triton Knoll and Kaskasi (Source: rwe.com). New projects are currently being constructed in Europe with a total capacity of over 4 GW (Source: pv-magazine.com). In the UK, RWE operates the Humber Gateway and Rampion wind farms, which now utilize cloud-based software for managing offshore wind operations (Source: linkedin.com). In the USA, RWE became the largest license holder in the New York Bight in 2022, with a development area of 3 gigawatts that can potentially power 1.1 million households (Source: rwe.com). Additionally, RWE has established a partnership with the Greek utility company PPC to develop approximately 2 GW of solar projects in Greece (Source: pv-magazine.com).

Current Developments

The parent company RWE Group committed in October 2022 to a complete phase-out of coal by 2030, marking a strategic shift towards renewable energies (Source: rwe.com). As part of the "Growing Green" investment strategy, RWE plans to invest over 50 billion euros in the expansion of offshore wind by 2030, with 15 billion euros earmarked for investments in Germany alone (Source: pv-magazine.com). RWE has introduced a new software management tool called SITE to optimize operations across the global offshore wind fleet (Source: linkedin.com). Furthermore, the company plans to construct approximately 3 GW of "hydrogen-ready" gas power plants to prepare for emerging opportunities in the hydrogen economy (Source: rwe.com).

Working at RWE Offshore Wind

RWE Offshore Wind offers a variety of roles that support the development and operation of offshore wind farms. The company seeks professionals in project management, engineering, construction supervision, operations and maintenance, as well as supply chain management (Source: linkedin.com). The main locations are in Europe (UK, Germany, Denmark, Sweden) and the Americas, with the headquarters in Essen, Germany (Source: rwe.com). RWE is committed to innovation and research in wind energy and is involved in numerous industry initiatives, providing opportunities for professionals in developing industry standards and collaborative projects (Source: pv-magazine.com). The company offers comprehensive services, including maintenance and repair of large wind turbine components, indicating a range of technical and operational support roles (Source: linkedin.com).


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Job Description

The Arkona offshore wind farm is seeking an energetic and committed intern d/f/m to join our dynamic operations team. You will gain first insights in all aspects of operating an offshore windfarm, including learning the ins-and-outs of daily routines and procedures. You will get the opportunity to support the development of operational processes and concepts for Arkona as well as knowledge transfer management from other windfarms. Moreover, interns (d/f/m) will focus on improving operational and performance efficiencies within a fast-paced environment.

About the role

  • Develop, improve and/or implement operational process and concepts for, e.g., Wind Turbine, Electrical Set Up (incl. Substation), Balance of Plant (Offshore Foundations), Logistics and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)
  • Delivery of quality assured information (esp. with regards to commercial and technical KPI reporting and documentation) for external and internal stakeholders
  • Collection and utilization of lessons learned in close cooperation with other Offshore wind farms in Germany and the UK within the larger RWE fleet

Job requirements and experience

  • Bachelor's or Master's program in Business Management or Engineering advantageous, but all fields of study are welcome
  • Conceptual and analytical skills essential, initial experience in project management advantageous
  • Knowledge of renewable energy and/or operations advantageous
  • Motivated and committed team worker, able to work well independently when required
  • Strong IT proficiency, especially in MS Office (Power Point and Excel)
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken), German language skills very advantageous

Your benefits

  • Gain insights into an exciting field of activity and dynamic internal processes within RWE Offshore Wind GmbH
  • You can expect a trusting, highly motivated and humorous team with plenty of room for independent work and a wide range of personal development opportunities
  • Benefit from a steep learning curve in a collegial setting that emphasizes personal development
  • There is an opportunity to take part in further education and training

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We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too. #LI-MC1

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 Offshore Wind will play a central role in realising our purpose and vision so far being the No.2 generator globally. The company's 3,500+ experts operate more than 1.000 fixed bottom and floating wind turbines in 19 wind farms. And we plan to increase our capacity from the current 3.3 GW to 10 GW by 2030 (RWE's share). In connection with current projects in development as well as upcoming auctions in Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region, RWE Offshore Wind is preparing to implement further complex projects.

RWE Offshore Wind tests a wide variety of new technologies in our offshore wind farms, enabling these plants to operate more efficiently and economically. In addition, we are involved in and committed to numerous programmes and initiatives that are designed to accelerate innovation in offshore wind and promote the development of new industry standards which allows you to have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies - and continuously improve, together.

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About the role

May 20, 2026

Internship

Company

May 20, 2026

On-site

Wind Energy

RWE Offshore Wind

rwe.com

  •  Sassnitz, Germany

Internship level, preferably students or recent graduates

UTC+02:00