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Working Student Innovation - Pumped-storage Power Plant Grid Connection (f/​m/​d)

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Working Student Innovation - Pumped-storage Power Plant Grid Connection (f/m/d)

Location: Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Our Innovation Team in Düsseldorf is looking for YOU!
Our pumped storage project focuses on the potential development of an innovative pumped storage hydropower plant in the Harz region of Germany. The project's objective is to integrate energy and water management by combining multiple functions: electrical energy storage, flood and drought protection, grid stabilization, and the sustainable use of existing infrastructure.

A key aspect of the project is identifying a technically and economically viable solution for connecting the planned power plant to the electricity grid. This includes evaluating the resulting requirements for power plant design, electrical and mechanical equipment, operational concepts, and overall project economics.
To support these activities, we are looking for motivated team members!

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

  • Support technical tasks related to grid integration, grid connection, plant engineering, and electrical infrastructure.
  • Assist in analyzing potential grid connection points and the associated energy system framework conditions.
  • Contribute at the interface between grid integration, power plant design, plant engineering, operational concepts, and economic assessment.
  • Research, prepare, and analyze information from studies, project documentation, presentations, and external sources.
  • Support the preparation of reports, tables, and presentations.
  • Prepare, document, and follow up on meetings and coordination activities with internal and external project stakeholders.

Your profile

You are a great fit for our team if you:

  • Are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Renewable Energy, Power Systems Engineering and Grid Operation, Industrial Engineering (with a focus on energy systems), or a comparable field.
  • Have an interest in energy storage systems—particularly pumped storage hydropower plants—as well as electricity grids and energy market topics.
  • Possess a basic technical understanding of electric power systems, grid operation, or power plant and industrial plant engineering.
  • Are able to conduct structured technical research and present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
  • Are proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
  • Work independently, reliably, and with great attention to detail.
  • Ideally have gained some initial experience with technical calculations, power systems, the energy sector, or infrastructure projects.
  • Have excellent written and spoken German skills; good English skills are an advantage.

What We Offer

  • Practical experience in an innovative energy infrastructure project focusing on pumped storage hydropower, grid integration, and renewable energy.
  • The opportunity to contribute to a project with significant relevance for the energy transition, security of supply, and sustainable water management.
  • Guidance and support from experienced colleagues, along with regular collaboration within a multidisciplinary project team.
  • An interdisciplinary working environment covering technical, economic, and strategic aspects of energy infrastructure.
  • Flexible working arrangements, with the option to work both from our office in Düsseldorf and remotely (home office).

Job ID:

89391

Location:

Düsseldorf, Germany

Type of contract:

Fixed-term

Working model:

Part-time, Hybrid, Fixed-term

Start date:

immediately

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by e-mail and we will get back to you:

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Uniper has been based at our headquarters in Düsseldorf's Media Harbour since 2019. Our central office consists of the two buildings Caprocorn and Float, which are connected by a walkway to form a single unit.

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Düsseldorf

Uniper has been based at our headquarters in Düsseldorf's Media Harbour since 2019. Our central office consists of the two buildings Caprocorn and Float, which are connected by a walkway to form a single unit.

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On the office floors, the modern furnished meeting areas and lounges are located in the centre of each floor and our colleagues work separately from the passage areas, each with window fronts. All workstations have modern equipment and height-adjustable desks.

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On the office floors, the modern furnished meeting areas and lounges are located in the centre of each floor and our colleagues work separately from the passage areas, each with window fronts. All workstations have modern equipment and height-adjustable desks.

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We offer many services at the location that positively support everyday working life. These include an IT walk-in centre, a fitness studio, an underground car park with free parking spaces for cars and an extra garage for bicycles, including showers. For a balanced diet, there is a canteen as well as a café and a deli with fruit and healthy snacks, which are also open to the public.

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We offer many services at the location that positively support everyday working life. These include an IT walk-in centre, a fitness studio, an underground car park with free parking spaces for cars and an extra garage for bicycles, including showers. For a balanced diet, there is a canteen as well as a café and a deli with fruit and healthy snacks, which are also open to the public.

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Düsseldorf

We offer many services at the location that positively support everyday working life. These include an IT walk-in centre, a fitness studio, an underground car park with free parking spaces for cars and an extra garage for bicycles, including showers. For a balanced diet, there is a canteen as well as a café and a deli with fruit and healthy snacks, which are also open to the public.

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Step 1 - Online application

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