Beschreibung
Our client, an international energy company based in Germany is currently seeking an experienced Consultant with a strong commercial understanding of the energy industry or related sectors, ideally as a Technical Consultant with an engineering or science background. The successful candidate will come with deep knowledge of technologies applied or potentially relevant in the energy and utility industry and a strong understanding of energy systems and markets/regulations.
Task Description:
- Technology scouting and research -
- Identify, describe and evaluate relevant technologies (technically and also commercially) using various information sources (eg market and technology studies, scientific papers, innovation search tool, internal and external topic experts etc.).
- The technology scouting will deal with technologies closely related to the energy and utility sector, especially covering the clusters storage/flexibility, hydrogen, power-to-x/power-to-liquids, unconventional renewables, biomass, heat and power production
- The consultant will scout and research on his/her own, but in close co-operation with team and resources.
- The consultant will evaluate the technical feasibility and commercial potential (market potential/customer demand, time to market)
- Scouting for new and innovative business models in the energy and related sectors
- Documentation of conducted insights and results, performed in MS Excel and Powerpoint.
- Preparation of different insight sharing formats (eg reports, presentations, workshops, webinars) in order to present results to management and key stakeholders from other units. The consultant will prepare and present together and in co-operation with the dedicated team.
Education:
- Master's degree in engineering or science
- Analytical, business and strategic expertise to quickly and holistically understand and evaluate technologies, technology applications, and related business models
- Excellent oral and written communication, negotiation, documentation and cross-functional management skills.
Ideal Start Date: 01.01.2020
End Date: 30.06.2020
Volume: 1040 hrs (Onsite work is preferred (more than 80%)
Working Location: Düsseldorf
Languages: English mandatory. German advantageous but not essential