Consulting careers day October 2026
RWE Clean Energy
Company Overview
What They Do
RWE Clean Energy focuses primarily on onshore wind, utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The company is involved in energy trading, project development, construction, and operations across the Americas, providing comprehensive renewable energy solutions. Their services include greenfield development of wind and solar farms, utility-scale PV design and engineering, BESS integration for grid stability, and civil engineering for site preparation. RWE Clean Energy targets utility-scale power purchase agreement (PPA) customers, corporate off-takers, and grid operators, emphasizing fast-to-market projects that support American energy independence through domestic manufacturing and LNG offtake (source: rwe.com). With a coast-to-coast presence in most states, RWE Clean Energy ranks as the No. 3 U.S. solar developer and No. 2 in U.S. onshore wind/solar broadly, showcasing a massive 24+ GW U.S. pipeline and an integrated trading platform for asset optimization.
Projects & Track Record
RWE Clean Energy boasts over 10 GW of operational U.S. assets as of 2023, including wind, solar, and battery projects developed over 15+ years. The March 2023 acquisition of Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses significantly enhanced their portfolio, adding 3.1 GW of mostly solar generation and a 7 GW development pipeline. Notable projects include the world's largest offshore wind farm off the British coast and Germany's first large-scale wind plant in the 1980s. Recent U.S. commissions of new wind and solar farms have contributed to 2023 earnings, with ongoing major projects aimed at expanding the U.S. pipeline beyond 24 GW, including battery storage solutions and hydrogen electrolysers globally (source: rwe.com). Key clients include U.S. utilities and corporates via PPAs, with partnerships like the Con Edison integration, and the company is actively expanding its geographical footprint across Europe, North America, and APAC.
Recent Developments
In the last two years, RWE Clean Energy has made significant strides, including the acquisition of Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses in March 2023, which instantly boosted their U.S. solar leadership. This acquisition added 3.1 GW capacity and a 7 GW pipeline, alongside commissioning multiple new U.S. wind and solar farms that lifted 2023 adjusted EBITDA by €2 billion to €8.4 billion. April 2023 marked RWE AG's 125th anniversary, during which the company launched the €125 million RWE Foundation for social projects and reaffirmed its commitment to renewable energy leadership. Additionally, the November 2023 Capital Markets Day raised green capacity targets to over 65 GW by 2030, with adjusted EBITDA projected to exceed €9 billion (source: rwe.com). Milestones include ranking No. 2 globally in offshore wind and No. 2 in U.S. solar, operationalizing 35.5 GW green capacity group-wide by the end of 2023.
Working There
RWE Clean Energy offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including engineering, project management, environmental/HSSE, legal/operations, and support functions like IT and trading. Positions such as Engineer II PV Design, Manager Construction Management, and Director Legal Operations are available, with competitive salaries ranging from $70K to over $210K depending on the role. The company is actively hiring in Chicago and Austin, with hybrid and on-site options available in LEED Platinum buildings that provide amenities like onsite parking, fitness facilities, and cafeterias. RWE Clean Energy emphasizes a culture of high-quality jobs, local community investment, and strong stakeholder relationships, supported by comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and education assistance (source: rwe.com). With over 135 U.S. openings as of late 2025, the company prioritizes candidates with renewables experience and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Office and Teams.
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Job Description
Would you like to bring your ideas to life in an industry that really makes a difference? For this reason, our RWE Consulting Careers Day is the perfect opportunity to join us! On 29 October 2026, we will open our doors and show you how you can actively shape the energy transition with us. Get to know our Consulting team, be inspired by our projects and find out how you can start your career in an innovative environment.
What can you expect?
- Solve a challenging case study with other ambitious participants.
- Gain first-hand insights into career opportunities at RWE Consulting and take a look behind the scenes of a global player in the field of renewable energies.
- Find out first-hand how you can help shape the energy transition as a consultant.
- Discover your career opportunities at RWE Consulting.
- Enjoy an informal evening programme where you can get to know our team in a relaxed atmosphere.
Who are we looking for?
- You are a registered Master/MBA/PhD student or graduate.
- You are interested in renewable energy and sustainability.
- You are enthusiastic about solving complex problems in a motivated and diverse team.
- You are business fluent in English.
How to apply?
- Submit your CV with full contact details via our career portal.
We will review all profiles and contact you as soon as possible. Invitations will be sent out by 25 September.
RWE stands for transformation, innovation and sustainability. As one of the world's leading producers of electricity from renewable energy sources, we want to be carbon neutral by 2040 and enable people around the world to live sustainably. To achieve this, we are looking for dynamic and motivated people who want to join us in shaping a sustainable and secure energy future.
RWE Consulting is the inhouse-consultancy of the RWE Group. Our consultants work hand in hand with RWE's Corporate Strategy and Sustainability teams to implement the Group's key strategic initiatives. We are always looking for new colleagues to join us on our journey towards the energy transition. Be part of our vision and take the first step to an exciting future!
We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of sex, disability, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity.
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About the role
July 7, 2026
July 7, 2026
Internship
On-site
Company
Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Hydropower, Bioenergy, Energy Storage, Geothermal Energy, Hydrogen
- Essen, Germany
Student or recent graduate
UTC+01:00