Working Student Sustainability Project Management (d/m/w)

Job Description

The Sustainability team at RWE Offshore Wind leads sustainability strategy and initiatives across the business, helping position RWE as a leader in sustainable offshore energy. We invite motivated students interested in sustainability who want to deepen their experience in a collaborative, purpose-led environment. The team works on sustainability strategy, reporting, project support, data analysis, and cross-functional initiatives. This role offers a supportive learning environment and valuable opportunities for professional growth.

About the Role

• Support the team with project management tasks across carbon, circularity, and biodiversity topics, including presentation preparation, documentation management, and database maintenance
• Conduct research and analysis on selected sustainability topics such as artificial reefs, habitat restoration, circular materials, blade recycling, and decommissioning best practices
• Monitor and analyse relevant industry, policy, and market developments in sustainability and offshore wind
• Develop data models and create clear visualisations (e.g. in Power BI or Excel) for sustainability-related data such as carbon emissions, waste streams, and ESG metrics
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support the planning and delivery of sustainability initiatives and projects
• Support communication activities, including the development of presentations, sustainability success stories, and webpage content
• Co-organise team meetings, workshops, and events, while participating in team collaboration
• Provide flexible support to the sustainability team on ad-hoc tasks and ongoing initiatives

Job requirements and experience

• Currently enrolled in a degree programme such as sustainability, environmental engineering, natural or social sciences, business administration, or a related field
• Motivation to engage with sustainability topics and contribute to impactful work
• Methodical and structured way of working, with good organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a solution-oriented manner
• Interest in data analysis and visualisation tools such as Power BI and Excel
• Works well with others, takes initiative, and applies a practical mindset
• Skilled user of MS Office and quick to learn new digital tools and systems
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Available to work on-site at the Essen campus 1-2 times per week

Your Benefits

• Gain practical sustainability experience in the offshore wind sector at a leading renewable energy company
• Work closely with an experienced and motivated sustainability team
• Develop practical skills in project management, sustainability strategy, and data analysis
• Lead smaller projects with guidance and support
• Explore diverse sustainability topics and grow professionally
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive international team
• Enjoy additional campus amenities such as canteens, fitness facilities, and coffee lounges

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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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