Renewable energy jobs at HYDROGRID

  • Expired
    Vienna, Austria
      On-site   Full time   2 months ago
      EUR 75k yearly
  • HYDROGRID

    Company Overview

    HYDROGRID GmbH, a privately held company

    Vienna, Austria

    2016

    Approximately 30 employees in Vienna, Austria (source: prospeo.io)

    What They Do

    HYDROGRID specializes in hydropower optimization software, focusing exclusively on enhancing the efficiency and operational agility of hydropower plants rather than solar, wind, hydrogen, or storage technologies (source: voith.com). Their platform is described as a real-time capable water management and production planning software that enables operators to respond within minutes to changing weather and power market conditions, thereby optimizing hydropower plant operations (source: leadiq.com). This fully integrated, modular solution combines predictive water management, production planning, automated handling of operational and environmental constraints, maintenance planning, and power trading support into a single tool, streamlining complex workflows for hydro asset owners (source: leadiq.com). Additionally, HYDROGRID markets "Insight," a product designed to improve water and inflow management, which can increase power generation by up to 10% while minimizing grid costs (source: hydrogrid.ai). Their customer base primarily consists of hydropower operators and asset owners, with use cases spanning dispatch, forecasting, compliance, maintenance, and trading support, emphasizing automation and speed as key differentiators (source: power-technology.com).

    Projects & Track Record

    HYDROGRID has established a strong track record through deployments across Europe and North America, focusing on software solutions rather than large civil engineering projects (source: hydropower.org). By 2021, the company had signed initial contracts in Italy during its pilot phase, demonstrating early commercial traction in European markets (source: voith.com). By 2022, HYDROGRID had deployed its solution across six European countries, managing hydro assets with capacities up to 150 MW (source: techfundingnews.com). The company expanded into North America with new clients including Great River Hydro and Portage Power (Hydro Ottawa Group), marking significant international growth beyond Europe (source: power-technology.com). Partnerships with Voith Hydro as a technology cooperation partner and investors such as SET Ventures further underscore HYDROGRID’s industry integration and credibility (source: voith.com).

    Recent Developments

    In the last two years, HYDROGRID completed a significant funding round in January 2024, raising approximately $8.4 million in total, which reflects continued investor confidence and supports its growth trajectory (source: prospeo.io). Earlier Series A funding was led by Inven Capital and Karma Ventures, with participation from CNB Capital and SET Ventures, highlighting a strong backing from prominent energy and technology investors (source: techfundingnews.com). The company’s expansion into the North American market with new client acquisitions such as Great River Hydro and Portage Power has been a notable milestone, signaling active international growth beyond its European base (source: power-technology.com). HYDROGRID’s ongoing membership in the International Hydropower Association and its receipt of Austria’s national digitalisation award in 2019 continue to reinforce its reputation within the hydropower sector (source: hydropower.org).

    Working There

    HYDROGRID offers career opportunities primarily in software development, data analysis, and project management, reflecting its focus as a B2B SaaS company in the renewable energy sector (source: rejobs.org). The company maintains an active recruiting presence through the SET Ventures careers platform, inviting candidates to explore roles by skills and location, which indicates a structured and accessible hiring process (source: careers.setventures.com). HYDROGRID’s own careers page emphasizes a culture that values fresh ideas and impact-driven work, suggesting a dynamic and innovative environment (source: hydrogrid.ai). Employees benefit from a flexible, modern working environment with competitive salaries, flexible working hours, and opportunities for remote work, primarily based out of the Vienna headquarters (source: rejobs.org).


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