Deutschland, Norddeich
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
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Closing: 14 August 2025

Introduction

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the planet while building a rewarding career? Join a dynamic team in the field of renewable energy, specifically focusing on wind energy! 🔋⚡️

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are eager to contribute to the transition towards a sustainable future. If you're ready to be part of a revolution in clean energy and drive positive change, we want to hear from you!

What are you going to do 

We are looking for highly motivated students from relevant technical or engineering disciplines who are eager to gain hands-on experience in the renewable energy sector. As a Control Room Operator, you will support the remote monitoring and operation of Ørsted's offshore wind farms, supervised from our centralized Control Room in Norddeich, Germany.

This is a 6-month temporary role, ideal for students seeking practical experience in the energy industry. Accommodation will be provided locally.

  • Operate offshore wind turbines via SCADA systems

  • Coordinate short-term maintenance tasks with offshore teams

  • Record and manage system availability in databases (e.g. Phoenix)

  • Monitor alarms and support Control Engineers in daily operations

  • Assist with administrative duties and shift documentation

  • Work closely with Operations and Grid teams to ensure smooth energy delivery

  • Accurate logging of turbine downtimes and operational statuses

  • Timely and reliable execution of turbine start/stop procedures

  • Active collaboration with internal teams and offshore colleagues

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Enrolled students in a relevant technical or engineering degree (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Industrial Engineering, etc.)

  • Strong interest in control room operations or energy systems

  • High personal reliability and readiness to work in shifts

  • Excellent communication skills in English; German is a plus

  • Comfortable using IT tools (MS Office, web platforms)

  • Able to work independently and as part of a team

  • Willing to relocate to Norddeich for the duration of the role (accommodation is provided)

What we offer 

To work for Brunel is to experience attractive work assignments, look forward to positive career prospects, enjoy the secure backing of a growing employer and explore the sheer diversity of the world of engineering and IT. In the DACH-CZ region, we have over 40 offices and development centres with accredited test laboratories. Globally, we have a network of more than 12,000 specialists at over 120 offices in over 40 countries. More than 45 years of international success and over 25 years in Germany - to stand still is to fall behind, so stay on the move with Brunel!

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!

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Dominique Schwartz

+49 40 23 64 84-0