Student Assistant - Modelling & Optimisation

Placering
Kolding

About the job
Are you a motivated and aspiring student interested in gaining hands-on experience in the renewable energy sector? Join the Modelling and Optimisation team for a dynamic journey while your studying!
The Modelling & Optimisation department is the competence centre at Vattenfall for technical and financial modelling of offshore wind farms. We are responsible for expanding our fully in-house developed wind farm design tools, utilizing advanced mathematical optimisation techniques and co-simulation of multi-parameter physical models. These models assess and optimise the design of our future offshore wind farms, mastering the complexity of each component while maintaining a holistic view of the full system. As we work with a mix of Excel-based financial models and Python-based tools, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in both areas.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Modelling and Optimisation and Valuation teams to create and maintain financial models using Excel and Python.
• Assist in developing and improving existing valuation tools.
• Generate documentation for financial models, ensuring clarity and ease of use.
• Participate in team discussions and learn from experienced professionals in the field.

Be in your element with BA Wind
As part of BA Wind you will play a key role in one of the most exciting pipelines in the industry with 24GW of capacity stretching out more than a decade ahead across our key European markets.

You won’t only be involved in developing projects but pioneering cutting-edge innovation, new business models and ways of working with communities and the environment. Working as part of a leading European utility also means you could be helping a growing number of major businesses and brands achieve their own sustainability goals through partnerships.

Your profile
This Student position at Vattenfall Offshore Wind – Modelling and Optimisation offers a valuable opportunity to develop your financial modelling skills, gain insights into the renewable energy industry, and work with a supportive team of professionals. If you're excited about contributing to the green energy transition and honing your analytical skills, we encourage you to apply.

• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in computer science or a related discipline.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Personal Qualities:
  • Enthusiastic and eager to learn.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to both Excel and Python.
• Knowledge of Python is not essential but would be advantageous for interested candidates.

Location Kolding, Denmark

Additional information
Our offer
Are you looking for more than just a job? Our involvement at every stage of projects means you’ll be able to find your element working with the power of wind and solar in a role where your skills and experience will be leveraged to the maximum.

You’ll benefit from limitless opportunities to grow in your element through learning and development and to expand your horizons working across our diverse portfolio.

We strive to be the best place to work in the industry with highly competitive pay and conditions and an open, supportive culture. A commitment to a healthy work-life balance aims to ensure everyone plays to their strengths.

The scale of our ambition means we need to bring together people from many different backgrounds and experiences. You will be part of a growing team of 1,700+ colleagues from 50+ nationalities where our positive approach to diversity is reflected in the fact that more than a quarter of staff are women.

More Information
For more informationabout the position you are welcome to contact hiring manager Mads Krogsgaard, at [email protected].

We welcome your application in English no later than 13.11.2024. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website.

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. Click here

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The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall and will be performed by a third party, Validata.

Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classified the final candidates might be subject to a security vetting process, according to Swedish legislation.

We look forward to receiving your application!

About the company
Vattenfall is a leading European energy company driving the transition to a sustainable energy system. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years. We employ around 21 000 people mostly in our core markets in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK.