Working Student – Risk Management to support BU Solar & Batteries in BA Wind

For our Vattenfall Business Control department we are now looking for a

Working Student – Risk Management (Quality Check & Risk Assessment Scheduling) to support BU Solar & Batteries in BA Wind

for our office in Berlin.
 
Business Area Wind is responsible for Vattenfall’s Onshore and Offshore Wind as well as other non-hydro Renewable activities like Solar and Batteries. Today we develop, construct and operate wind generation in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. In addition, we - have a clear strategy to develop our Solar and Batteries operations further.

Project Objective:

We are looking for a Working Student to support Risk Management activities for hybrid parks (Solar + Battery), with a strong focus on quality assurance of risk documentation and planning/scheduling risk assessments and workshops.

As working student in the Controlling Risk Management you will have the following key tasks:

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Assessment (QA) + Control (QC)
  • Perform structured quality checks on risk registers, action logs, workshop minutes, and risk manager reports (completeness, consistency, traceability, version control).
  • Validate data quality (e.g., missing treatment action, logic checks, naming conventions, duplicates) and raise issues proactively.
• Risk Assessment Planning & Scheduling
  • Using MS Project to do Plan and schedule risk assessments/workshops with internal and external stakeholders (calendar coordination, invitations, agendas, logistics, follow-ups).
  • Track open actions, due dates, and escalation triggers; ensure timely closure and documentation.
• Documentation & Process Support
  • Maintain templates, checklists, and process documentation; continuously improve “Work in Smart”.
  • Support reporting: weekly/monthly status updates, risk manager report, and preparation of management-ready materials.
• On-site support (when needed)
  • Occasional travel to sites for Hybrid construction site, and workshops/audits and coordination support.

Location  
Berlin 

Your profile

• Currently enrolled at a university (Bachelor/Master) and at least one or plus years to finish the study in Engineering /Business/ Finance or similar.
• German language: C1 level with official certification (e.g., Goethe, telc, TestDaF, DSH)
• Driving license: valid Class B driving license and willingness to drive to sites if required.
• Strong attention to detail; ability to execute quality checks with a structured mindset.
• Good organizational skills: reliable scheduling, follow-ups, and stakeholder coordination.

Nice-to-have

• First exposure to risk management, quality management, audits, or project controls.
• Experience with risk registers, issue trackers, or document control systems (e.g., SharePoint).
• English business fluency (for international stakeholders).
• Interest in renewable energy / solar / battery projects.

Our offer 

• Competitive working-student salary aligned with Berlin/Germany market benchmarks (incl. paid vacation and standard working-student benefits).Hands-on experience in risk management and quality processes in green energy projects.
• High learning curve, and direct exposure to project and site teams.
• Flexible working model aligned with your study schedule (Home office etc.).

More Information 
We welcome your application in ENGLISH including your CV, proof of enrollment, and driving license confirmation. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website. 
 
For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Alexandra Weitkus  via alexandramichelle.weitkus@vattenfall.de. 

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation.

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party, DISA. 
 
We look forward to receiving your application! 

Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 21 000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission.