Working Student Performance Engineering (all genders)

As a Working Student in Performance Engineering at Q ENERGY, your key responsibilities will include creating high-quality energy simulation results for utility-scale PV and Hybrid plants, performing sensitivity analyses for financial evaluations, and reviewing site characteristics for detailed energy simulations. You will also be involved in presenting technical findings to stakeholders and collaborating with team members to design and build photovoltaic projects.

To be considered for the Working Student Performance Engineering role at Q ENERGY, you should have completed studies in Engineering, Physics, or renewable energy related fields. While relevant work experience in PV or data analysis is an advantage, a strong understanding of tools like PVsyst and proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, are also key qualifications. Strong communication skills in English, and additional languages like Spanish or Portuguese, are beneficial.

While prior experience in the renewable energy sector, particularly in PV or data analysis, is advantageous for the Working Student Performance Engineering position at Q ENERGY, it is not strictly required. We welcome enthusiastic candidates about renewable energy, even if they are in the early stages of their career, as long as they’ve completed relevant studies.

As a Working Student in Performance Engineering at Q ENERGY, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible work hours, a hybrid working model, and a €25 monthly Spendit Card for lunch expenses. Additionally, enjoy a €15 monthly public transport allowance, 32 vacation days a year, and support for your professional development through ongoing guidance and training.

At Q ENERGY, we genuinely value work-life balance for our Working Students in Performance Engineering. We offer a hybrid working model that allows you to work three days in the office and two days from home, enabling you to prioritize what matters most in your personal life while gaining practical experience in the renewable energy field.

When answering this question, highlight any coursework, internships, or projects where you've utilized PVsyst, discuss specific simulations you've completed, and explain how this experience can contribute to the role of Working Student Performance Engineering at Q ENERGY.

Show your understanding of sensitivity analysis by explaining how it helps evaluate the financial feasibility of PV projects and how varying input parameters can impact the outcomes of energy simulations. Mention how this analysis is crucial for decision-making at Q ENERGY.

Demonstrate your time management skills by discussing a system or method you use to prioritize tasks, such as deadlines, project importance, or impact on your team’s objectives, especially in the context of completing energy simulations for Q ENERGY.

Share a specific instance where you successfully communicated complex data or findings simply and effectively. Emphasize your ability to tailor your communication style to diverse audiences, showcasing an essential skill for the Working Student Performance Engineering role at Q ENERGY.

Express your passion for sustainability and the opportunities within the renewable energy sector. Discuss how your values align with Q ENERGY’s mission and the meaningful impact you wish to contribute to in your future career.

Talk about your experience with collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams, Slack, or others. Highlight how effective teamwork dynamics apply to the role at Q ENERGY, and provide examples of working successfully in team settings.

Acknowledge potential challenges such as managing data accuracy or coordinating with various stakeholders. Discuss strategies you would employ to overcome these challenges, demonstrating proactive thinking that aligns with Q ENERGY’s goals.

Provide a detailed example of a project where you utilized data analysis, explaining your approach, the tools you used, and the results obtained. Highlight how this experience is relevant to the responsibilities you’ll have at Q ENERGY.

Explain how meteorological data such as sunlight hours, temperature, and precipitation directly influence the performance of solar PV systems, and how this understanding will play a crucial role in your work as a Working Student at Q ENERGY.

Discuss the importance of clear communication in performance engineering, particularly when discussing simulation results with both technical and non-technical audiences, as it ensures alignment and informed decision-making within the team and with stakeholders at Q ENERGY.