Working Student CPO Planning & Reporting (m/w/d)
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
Take the opportunity to support our team in shaping planning and reporting solutions related to key management-relevant performance indicators, while at the same time building practical knowledge in this environment alongside your studies.
About the Role
- Supporting the further development of existing applications and data models using innovative planning and reporting tools, e.g. SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Business Warehouse (BW), Excel including VBA, SAP Eclipse, and Power BI
- Actively contributing to the development of tailored programs for process automation in the Microsoft environment
- Participating in the design and further development of the planning and reporting landscape from both a business and technical perspective
- Preparing, analyzing, and visualizing relevant reporting data to create a sound basis for decision-making
- Contributing own ideas and collaborating closely with colleagues on forward-looking solutions for planning and reporting
Job requirements and experience
- You are studying business administration, engineering, or information technology at a university or university of applied sciences
- Confident handling of standard Microsoft applications, especially Excel
- Interest in programming and in the visualization of reporting data in the area of data warehouse solutions; ideally, some initial knowledge is already in place, particularly in Power BI
- First exposure to financial planning in a corporate environment would be an advantage
- Strong problem-solving skills, communication skills, team spirit, and an independent and proactive way of working
- Fluent German skills as well as very good written and spoken English skills
Your Benefits
- Trusting collaboration within the team with the opportunity to work independently
- Our international and dynamic environment offers the opportunity to build networks and make first contacts in the professional world
- Positive team atmosphere and flexible working arrangements
- Central location with very good access to public transport
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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
July 16, 2026
July 16, 2026
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- Essen, Germany
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