Job description
What you would work on
- Support senior project managers with day-to-day coordination of renewable energy and BESS projects.
- Help track project timelines, budgets, and key milestones.
- Assist with communication and coordination with EPC contractors, consultants, and local partners.
- Prepare project documentation, summaries, and presentations.
- Support technical reviews, feasibility checks, and due-diligence activities under guidance.
- Help monitor construction and commissioning progress and collect project updates.
- Assist with procurement processes and simple contract-related tasks from a project perspective.
What makes you a great candidate
- Relevant degree in engineering, energy, construction management, economics, or a related field
- Strong interest in project management, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects.
- Motivation to develop and grow project management skills in a hands-on environment (internships, student projects, or coursework are sufficient)
- Organized, reliable, and comfortable working with multiple tasks at once.
- Willing to learn and take responsibility for assigned tasks.
- Fluency in both English and Czech, other languages are a plus.
- Open to occasional travel within Europe (depending on availability).
What we offer
- Brand new office in the city center - Masaryčka.
- Competitive salary package with the possibility of a yearly bonus.
- 25 days of paid holiday.
- Flexible working hours and home-office options.
- High-end workstation.
- Sponsored lunch in the office- every workday.
- Multisport Card fully paid by the company.
- Free snacks at the office.
- Colleagues who are absolute experts in what they do.
Pay & benefits
About this role
About Second Foundation
Company
Second Foundation
HeadquartersPrague, Czech Republic
Founded2019
SizeApproximately 350 employees worldwide (source: linkedin.com).
What They Do
Second Foundation is a private technology-driven energy trading company that has rapidly evolved from an innovator in the spot market to a global leader in algorithmic trading and renewable energy management. They focus on energy algorithmic trading, renewable energy optimization, virtual power plants (VPP), and grid balancing, utilizing advanced mathematical methods, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and predictive weather models. Their platforms manage over 2 GW of capacity across solar, wind, and battery systems (BESS) (source: second-foundation.de).
Projects and History
Significant projects include the acquisition of Nano Energies Trade in 2022, which strengthened synergies in trading solar, wind, and battery resources. They currently manage approximately 1.5-2 GW of renewable capacity within their market activities. Current projects include the acquisition of 60 MWh of BESS in Finland and the first investment in BESS in Romania, enhancing their presence in Central and Eastern Europe (source: second-foundation.eu).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Second Foundation announced plans for a full acquisition of the Nano Energies group, expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2024. They also established a long-term partnership with Bochemie Group, which includes a minority stake and enhancement of global energy services. Additionally, they announced the acquisition of a 60 MWh BESS project in Finland and an investment in the Japanese market with IQg (source: second-foundation.eu).
Working with Them
Second Foundation is looking for employees in trading, technology and development, quantitative roles, meteorology, and engineering. Employees have the opportunity to work in offices in Prague, Berlin, Zug, Charlotte, and Tokyo. The company emphasizes recruiting individuals with financial trading experience and an interest in mathematics and energy markets, reflecting their rapid global growth (source: second-foundation.de).
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