Student Assistant in Energy Trading and PPA

Are you a committed and structured student looking to get hands-on experience in the energy trading space? Would you like to gain valuable and relevant job experience working with Power Purchase Agreements and Energy Data Management? Then you might be our new Student Assistant in Energy Trading & PPA.

This is European Energy

European Energy is a green company with exponential growth. In 2022, we welcomed 270 new colleagues and are now more than 700 colleagues globally. We develop, construct, and operate projects within solar, wind, and Power-to-X globally. Our core values are the foundation of everything we do: In it together, Trust and courage, Ambition, Excitement, Inclusion, and Agility. 

Your new team

You will be part of our Energy Trading & PPA team which is responsible for green power sales to energy distributors and corporate off-takers. The team currently consists of six full-time employees and is based in our headquarters in Copenhagen.  One of the teams´ main objectives is the valuation of new production and the management of risk in our production portfolio. As European Energy is a dynamic work environment, there will be opportunities to get involved in many areas of the business.

Kick Start your Career

This role offers you a unique opportunity to become an essential part of our Energy Trading & PPA team. You get hands-on experience with the technical side of our operating assets and you will be able to shape your own tasks according to your qualifications. As European Energy continues to grow rapidly, you'll gain invaluable experience in PPA pricing for renewable energy and power trading. If you're eager to delve into the renewable energy sector and are looking for a significant kick-start to your career in a company that prioritizes growth and development, this position is tailor-made for you…

A typical day

• You will assist the Energy Trading & PPA team with managing our ETRM (Energy Trading and Risk Management) system and automated reports.
• Help define and maintain price- and contract data in our ETRM system.
• Monitor the data quality coming in and out of the ETRM system.
• Develop and maintain (input to) revenue and exposure reports.
• Assist with reporting power sales for compliance purposes (REMIT/EMIR).
• Assist with ad hoc tasks.

Prerequisites to progress in the job 

• You are currently studying a Bachelor's or Master's at university level or an equivalent institution within a technical or quantitative field, such as Computer Science, Economics, or similar.
• You can contribute significantly to solving technical problems.
• You have experience with one or more programming languages, such as Python, C# or Java.
• Some familiarity with data modeling and RESTful APIs will be highly beneficial.
• Experience with the Microsoft 365 suite, particularly Excel and Power BI.
• You are proficient in English, oral and written, and have good communication skills.

As a person, your curiosity and eagerness to learn stand out. You're proactive, with a strong interest in the energy sector, which drives your personal development and helps you build key connections in the company. Your independence, coupled with a friendly and curious approach, makes you a perfect fit for this position.

We offer

• We have an entrepreneurial approach to our work. In the daily life it means there’s not far from thought to action, and you will have trusted responsibilities no matter of your seniority.
• You will be part of our Next Generation student network, where our now more than 80 Student Assistants meet across departments. Our Student network is a great place to meet and engage with other students for sparring and social events.
• You will get the possibility to apply your knowledge from your studies in real projects.
• For the right candidate we are offering the opportunity for a following full-time position.

Location: Søborg HQ, Copenhagen

Hours: 15-20 hours per week with flexibility in exam periods

Reporting to: Gregor McDonald, Head of Energy Trading & PPA