(Senior) Energy Engineer - Asset Integration & Operation (f/m/d) (Essen, DE)

E.ON Energy Markets GmbH | Permanent | Part time; Full time

E.ON Energy Markets GmbH is a subsidiary of the E.ON Group based in Essen. Our main purpose is to coordinate access to trading markets for our regional business units, to bundle the associated chances and risks plus to provide innovative services. Our core competencies include portfolio strategies, risk management and data processing. With activities in various European countries, we shape the future of energy.

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Seize the chance to become part of our E.ON Energy Markets GmbH team in Essen, München as soon as possible and apply online now as (Senior) Energy Engineer - Asset Integration & Operation (f/m/d). Create perspectives not only for the future of E.ON, but also for your own. We can't wait to meet you, because none of us is as strong as all of us.

Tasks

• You are in charge of the technical integration and operation of distributed energy resources (DERs) into our virtual power plant platform, including large-scale BESS, biogas plants, CHPs, solar parks and wind farms.
• You are involved in projects which develop, build, commission and operate industrial-sized DERs around Europe (focus DE, UK, NL).
• You specify, implement, maintain and troubleshoot the technical interfaces between the DERs and our VPP using common industrial protocols (e.g. Modbus TCP/RTU, IEC 104, MQTT).
• You act as level 1 support for our Short Term Trading team in case of asset, system or communication outages and coordinate necessary resolution steps with internal and external partners.
• You establish a partner and supplier network which enables the international rollout and ensures reliable asset operation.
• You act as the technical business interface to the software development team.
• You ensure that the technical solution meets the requirements for the asset to be marketed on relevant energy and flexibility markets.

Qualifications

• You have a university degree in electrical engineering or comparable studies.
• You have gained at least two years of relevant professional experience in the technical integration and operation of (industrial) Decentral Energy Resources.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with proficiency in programming languages (Javascript, Node-RED, or Python) being an advantage.
• Experience with industrial automation protocols (Modbus, IEC 104, or MQTT), SCADA systems, and virtual power plants.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), VPN and firewall configuration is a plus.
• You have a passion for supporting the green energy transition and take pride in developing smart solutions for our customers.
• Ability to interpret technical diagrams describing customer site setups and assess connectivity or operational requirements.
• You enjoy working in a diverse team across the E.ON organization in Europe.
• You have excellent spoken and written communication skills in English, good command of another European language is seen as a plus.

E.ON is united in working on the most exciting issue that our generation needs to solve climate change! With all our employees and customers, we are a global community of innovators and changemakers, all with the belief that each one of us can make a difference for our environment, for our society and for our children - We shape the future.

To keep you motivated and healthy we are offering you the following benefits:

• Flexibility: hybrid work model, flexible working times, sabbatical or additional vacation opportunities allowing great work-life balance.
• Working from abroad: up to 20 days in the European economic area.
• Flat hierarchies: interdisciplinary and very cooperative working style providing room for own ideas.
• Modern work environment: workplace according to digital and ergonomic standards.
• Personal growth: life-long independent learning making use of a broad range of opportunities working with the newest technology and state of the art trainings.
• Family service support: services in the areas of childcare, holiday care, nursing support or everyday assistance.
• Nutrition & Health: wide selection of fresh meals and drinks in our subsidized bistro and canteen as well as various health offers (e.g. physiotherapy, flu vaccinations, mental health).
• Corporate Benefits: employee share program, pension scheme, employee discounts, special insurances (and much more).
• A central location: very good public transport connection, free parking and charging points for e-vehicles.
• Individual mobility: private car and bicycle leasing as well as subsidized Deutschland Ticket.

Do you have questions?
For further information please contact Linda Sloboda, linda.sloboda@eon.com. Are you already convinced that this is the next step in your career? If yes, we would be happy if you would register and apply online (ID 233409). Just a quick note: Please only use our official application portal to apply. Unfortunately, we can't consider applications sent via email. We really appreciate your understanding!

What you need to know:
Contract type: Permanent
Work Model: Hybrid
Working time: Part time; Full time
Company: E.ON Energy Markets GmbH
Location: Essen, München
Function area: Trading