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Working Student Operations Electrical Engineering d/f/m

  • Location(s):
  • Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3000


RWE Renewables Australia Pty Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, part time, fixed term

As Working Student, you will be part of the wider RWE Renewables Australia’s Australia Operations team, supporting solar, battery and wind projects. This role provides an opportunity for an electrical engineering university student to gain hands on experience in renewable energy project operations, applying your theoretical knowledge in a real world, high-growth industry! Join us and make an impact!

About the role

  • Support the coordination and implementation of operational activities for RWE Australia
  • Support reviews of current site management plans to incorporate BESS inputs
  • Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of electrical issues impacting performance or reliability
  • Contribute to reviewing and optimising SCADA and remote monitoring data
  • Support preparation of technical reports, work instructions, contractor management plans and compliance documentation
  • Support development of reporting templates and tools
  • Maintain accurate filing and record retention in the Document Management System (DMS) to ensure compliance and efficient retrieval of information

Job requirements and experience

  • Australian University student ideally studying in penultimate year of electrical engineering
  • Australian citizenship or work rights
  • Intercultural understanding and openness in working with different cultures
  • Very good communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Firm knowledge of Microsoft office skills Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Strong analytical & skills with a creative mindset, curiosity and proactiveness approach

Promoting diversity (40x40) special offers for parents & children (40x40) flexible working times (40x40) cafeteria/canteen (40x40) company pension scheme (40x40) health services (40x40) company sports (40x40) Free parking (40x40) shareholding (40x40) staff events (40x40) training/human resources development (40x40) career promotion (40x40) support of extra-occupational studies (40x40) attractive remuneration (40x40) accessibility (40x40) employee discounts (40x40) social commitment (40x40) International exchange (40x40) Graduate programme (40x40) company car (40x40) good transport connection (40x40) free bridging days (40x40)

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 90738, application period: 12/09/2025 .
Any questions? Contact HR: Ebru Merdivan, , Contact Business: Ross Greenham,

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

In the segments of onshore wind and solar, RWE Renewables Europe & Australia is among the largest electricity producers in Europe and has become a key player in the field of renewables. With its comprehensive „Growing Green“ investment and growth strategy, RWE is expanding green generation capacity – to more than 65 gigawatts by 2030.

To this end, RWE is investing €55 billion between 2024 and 2030. RWE Renewables Europe & Australia is focusing on its core markets in Europe and Australia. The team with 1,800 colleagues across 11 countries has come a long way already. With the project pipeline well filled in all technologies, battery storage, onshore wind power and solar energy, you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.

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