Working Student - AI Taskforce & COO Office Support (all genders)
BayWa r.e.
Company Overview
BayWa r.e. is a subsidiary of the BayWa Group
Munich, Germany
2008
Over 4,500 employees worldwide (source: cbinsights.com). Revenue of over 1 billion USD annually in 2023 (source: baywa-re.vn).
What They Do
BayWa r.e. focuses on renewable energy, particularly on **photovoltaics (solar), onshore wind, and battery storage**. The company offers comprehensive services throughout the entire project lifecycle, including planning, permitting, construction, operation, and trading (source: erneuerbare-energien-hamburg.de). The product range includes complete project management, with BayWa r.e. Solar Systems specializing in modules, inverters, and mounting systems for residential, commercial, and utility projects (source: solar-distribution-us.baywa-re.com). Target markets include developers, utilities, independent power producers, and commercial customers, with a focus on utility-scale solar and onshore wind power (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). BayWa r.e. stands out with a **project pipeline of 22 gigawatts in 25 countries**, aiming to achieve an operational capacity of 3 gigawatts by 2026 (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com).
Projects & Track Record
While specific completed projects are not detailed in the available sources, BayWa r.e. manages **existing wind and solar resources** and has a pipeline that includes a 200 MW / 800 MWh battery storage project in Gladstone, Queensland, Australia (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). This initiative is part of the 22 GW pipeline in photovoltaics, onshore wind, and battery storage being implemented in 25 countries (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). Partnerships with Energy Infrastructure Partners aim to expand the portfolio to 3 GW by 2026, while collaboration with utilities and grid operators like Powerlink in Australia strengthens market position (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, BayWa r.e. announced the acquisition of a majority stake by Energy Infrastructure Partners for 157.17 million USD in February 2025, enabling the global expansion of the platform with a 22 GW pipeline and a target of 3 GW operational capacity by 2026 (source: cbinsights.com). The company applied for approval for the 200 MW / 800 MWh battery storage project in Gladstone in 2024 to position itself in emerging renewable energy hubs (source: cbinsights.com). Although no specific mergers or additional funding rounds are documented, the 2023 anniversary celebration of the BayWa Group highlights renewable energy as a key area for growth (source: baywa.com).
Working There
BayWa r.e. is hiring in areas such as **project development, engineering, construction, operations and maintenance, sales, trading, and solar distribution**, with departments focused on executing renewable projects, technology innovation, supply chain, and international operations (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). Active recruitment is taking place at the headquarters in Munich for central functions, as well as in Santa Fe, NM for US solar projects and at project sites in Europe, the USA, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific region (source: solar-distribution-us.baywa-re.com). The corporate culture reflects the cooperative roots of BayWa AG, with a focus on quality, innovation, and long-term stability, pursuing an "open, honest, process-oriented" approach (source: wikipedia.org).
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Job Description
Support the COO Office in driving a cross-functional AI taskforce by accelerating sprint teams regarding AI use case validation, prototyping and testing. In addition, support on selected broader COO Office topics (e.g. reporting and presentations).
What you will do
- Support and actively contribute to AI taskforce sprint teams by structuring use cases, building and testing prototypes, and tracking progress
- Translate business use cases into functional AI solutions and validate feasibility through hands-on testing and iteration
- Contribute own ideas for AI use cases and suitable tools to help accelerate sprint activities across teams
- Support the transition of validated use cases towards wider implementation
- Monitor relevant AI trends and competitor developments in the renewables industry and translate findings into concrete recommendations
- Provide support on AI related questions in the COO area
- Provide flexible support on further COO Office topics (e.g. presentations, research, reporting)
What you will need to succeed
- Strong interest in AI and its application in business environments
- Proven hands-on experience with AI tools and technologies (e.g. through university projects, internships, or similar)
- Ability to independently design, prototype and iterate AI-based solutions (e.g. simple automation, chatbot, data analysis tools)
- Understanding of data handling (e.g. data preparation, data quality considerations) and proven experience
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment
- Structured, pragmatic, and solution-oriented mindset
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple topics in parallel
- Currently enrolled in a Master's program, ideally with link to AI application
- Based in Munich and availability for at least 8 months
What's in for you
- Hands-on experience with real business use cases from idea to implementation
- Exposure to a high-impact AI initiative in the COO area
- Direct collaboration with the COO Office team and senior management
- Hands-on experience with real business use cases from idea to implementation
You matter to us
At BayWa r.e. we are fully committed to fostering equity and inclusion and embrace diversity, of all our people, both present and those yet to join us! We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of gender, gender identity, national origin, religion, social-, cultural-, or ethnic-background, sex, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer for all by providing an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment.
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About the role
July 8, 2026
July 8, 2026
Internship
On-site
Company
- Munich, Germany
Currently enrolled in a Master's program
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