IT / OT Summer Intern

• Location(s):
• Austin, TX, US, 78701

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

Functional area: IT / Digital
Remuneration: Non-Exempt

The IT / OT Summer Internwill be critical in moving the RWECE IT / OT 2025 strategy from plan to execution. The strategy will be developed in Q1/Q2 and will begin implementing key initiatives shortly after. The IT/OT intern will deliver 1-2 strategic initiatives through direct supporting activities (e.g., documentation, training, analysis) and informal means (e.g., liaising across IT / OT functions in business).

The summer intern will work closely with senior management, stakeholders, and other project managers to ensure that the execution of stated responsibilities is clear, feasible, and aligned with the business needs. The ideal candidate has demonstrated a history of academic excellence, teamwork, digital/technical background, and communication skills. The candidate must display the ability to perform tasks with guidance, be receptive to coaching, pay attention to detail, and be driven to ensure activities are completed.

Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of 1-2 IT / OT strategic initiatives; exact initiatives will be defined after the completion of IT /OT strategy development in April / May, but they could include topics across technical, organizational, or process topics. Examples could include leading agile training for technical teams, document creation, ramp-up for revised demand management process, cultural change management, etc.
• Develop documents, presentations & dashboards to communicate requirements and project status to relevant stakeholders effectively
• Planning and leading working sessions with key stakeholders, including other IT/OT team members, CE business stakeholders, and broader RWE group stakeholders
• Collaborate and lead small teams in cross-functional working teams with potentially other departments or 3rd party vendors to support the delivery of strategic initiatives
• Ad hoc analysis and evaluation in Excel, data visualization tools, or raw output requiring detailed analysis, data interpretation, and synthesis
• Storyboarding and storytelling to presenting insights to technical and business teams using PowerPoint and in-person/virtual meetings
• Contribute to developing documentation, process manual, and other leave-behind artifacts using Word, Visio, and other tools to support change management efforts.
• Process analysis and improvement recommendations through analysis of existing processes and systems and identifying areas for improvements
• Build a network and liaise between IT / OT and business stakeholders to understand detailed technical needs and overall requests from the IT / OT organization
• Manage time and balance participation of responsibilities with RWECE summer intern activities

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of at least one professional internship in strategy, consulting, information technology, or a related field; multiple internships are a plus
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationships and other stakeholders
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company, the renewables space, and technology
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task while working independently and as part of a team
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Strong leadership and communication and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned (<10%)

This is a full-time, 12-week summer internship starting the first week of June in our Austin, TX office.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry - and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years' experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group's Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges - and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you'll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies - and continuously improve, together.