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

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).

Your benefits

At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.

Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:

Work-Life-Balance / New Normal:

• Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service
• Coaching

Mobility:

• E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations

Health offers:

• Flu vaccination
• Preventive health services
• Employee assistance program

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

Your contact

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

[email protected]

Attention! Please apply via the button in this portal. Application documents that reach us by post will not be returned and, like those we receive by e-mail, can unfortunately not be considered!

Job information

Contract type:

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01/01/2026

Deadline:

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As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.