Consultant (m/f/d)

E.ON Inhouse Consulting GmbH

Hybrid, Permanent contract

Full or part time

E.ON Inhouse Consulting GmbH

We are E.ON Inhouse Consulting – the trusted advisor to the top leadership of E.ON and one of the driving forces behind Europe’s energy transition.

We work on the topics that matter most. From shaping the digital energy ecosystem and unlocking flexibility for millions of households to driving GenAI transformation and building smarter grids. Across 1.6 million kilometers of energy networks for 47 million customers. And we don’t stop at strategy. We stay through implementation – side by side with senior leaders and frontline teams, turning ambition into action.

You’ll take on responsibility and drive real change from day one. You’ll grow fast through structured onboarding, continuous training, regular feedback, and direct exposure to top management – accelerating your path to leadership positions within consulting or across the entire E.ON Group. You’ll be part of a culture where diverse perspectives and strong collaboration drive outstanding results. Where your ideas matter more than titles. Success is celebrated together, plus flexibility, well-being support, and competitive rewards enable you to thrive – professionally and personally.

Are you ready for this? Then join us and apply now!
LET’S CHANGE ENERGY. FOR REAL.

Consultant (m/f/d)

Location: Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Job description

What you'll do

Do you enjoy solving complex problems? As a Consultant, demanding projects will familiarize you with the entire spectrum of the energy value chain – and you will be working on E.ON Group's top priority topics.

  • As a member of an international team, you will analyze and work on the issues facing the energy sector and which specifically apply to our company
  • You will work hand-in-hand with your colleagues to develop strategic and operational solutions for E.ON – along the whole value chain
  • You will take on responsibility for your own work packages and ensure all operating processes run smoothly
  • You will develop concrete recommendations for action, create presentations and communicate your recommendations to the senior management
  • Direct communication and cooperation with your customers round off a multifaceted assignment profile

What you'll need to succeed

  • A master's degree in Economics, Engineering, Natural Sciences, (Business) Informatics or a related field documents your outstanding academic performance
  • You have already gained initial hands-on experience in the consulting sector and/or energy industry - experience with digital transformation is a plus
  • You are fluent in English and German
  • Apart from getting a buzz from the energy sector, you have an affinity for numbers and a pronounced capacity for analytic thinking
  • Your independent and solution-oriented work style puts you apart from the rest
  • You want to make a difference and have an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset
  • Your precise, structured communication skills let you win over your customers easily

What we offer

  • Flexibility: A hybrid work model, flexible working hours, 30 days of paid vacation per year plus Christmas and New Year's Eve off or sabbatical to ensure a good work-life balance
  • Workation: Up to 20 days within the European Economic Area
  • Personal development & training: Ongoing, independent learning, through a broad training and coaching program
  • Modern working environment: A workplace that meets digital and ergonomic standards, enhanced by creative and productive spaces and seating areas
  • Corporate benefits: Employee share program, company pension plan, employee discounts, special insurance policies and much more
  • Health and Vitality: Large selection of fresh food and beverages in our subsidized bistro and canteen, various health offers (e.g. physiotherapy, fitness center, flu vaccinations, mental healthcare), access to sponsored membership of EGYM Wellpass
  • Mobility Package: From a mobility budget, private car or bicycle leasing to subsidized job tickets
  • Central location: Free parking, very good public transport connections and charging stations for e-vehicles
  • Family service support: In all life situations through cooperation partners that provide child and vacation care, nursing assistance and everyday companionship, paid parental leave (up to 6 months, 1.800€ net)

Inclusion

It is important to us that people with disabilities have access to a fair application process, providing them with an opportunity to shine. Therefore, our representative body for severely disabled people will be included in the process from an early stage. Please let us know via the application form if you require technical or organisational adjustments during the application process. We will strive to make the required aids available.

Should you not be able to apply online and want to speak someone in person, please contact your local recruiter.

What else you should know:

Type of contract:Permanent contract
Employment type:Full or part time
Work Model:Hybrid
Company:E.ON Inhouse Consulting GmbH
Job number:222706

As long as the position is advertised on our careers page, we are looking for suitable candidates (f/m/d). We look forward to receiving your application!

Kununu

Kununu

We are proud to announce that E.ON Inhouse Consulting has once again been recognized as one of the best employers by Kununu, the leading employer review platform.

This recognition is based on our consistent employee ratings, where we have maintained an average score of at least 3.8 stars over the past twelve months.

We are dedicated to providing an outstanding workplace experience for all of our employees. If you have worked with us or interviewed at E.ON Inhouse Consulting, we would greatly appreciate your feedback. Please take a few minutes to share your experience by leaving a review on Kununu.

Top Company

Ready? Set, Go!

Our recruiting team is happy to help with any job vacancies.

As long as the position is listed on our career page, we are actively seeking qualified candidates (m/f/d). If you find a role that interests you, we encourage you to apply and advance your career with us.

We can't wait to receive your application! Join us and discover why we're one of Kununu's top-rated employers.

Recruiting Team ECON

Recruiting process

How to apply for our vacancies?


How to apply for our vacancies?


At E.ON Inhouse Consulting, we are continuously seeking new talent who are eager to advance their careers and make a real impact with us. Our Recruiting Day, which includes 2-3 case study interviews, offers an excellent opportunity to explore our job vacancies and career opportunities. These interviews can be held on-site or virtually, depending on your availability and preference.

What does an Recruiting Day look like?

What does an Recruiting Day look like?

An Recruiting Day with us offers an in-depth look into your future career with us. The day consists of 2 to 3 interview rounds. We begin with a company presentation, followed by two case-based interviews with our senior management team. The day offers you the chance to get to know our team and find out more about your individual career opportunities. After the interviews, we are pleased to invite you to an informal lunch with our consultants who are not involved in the recruiting process. In the meantime, our interviewers will compile the results from the first round. If the morning was a success, we will invite you to a final interview. In this interview, two additional interviewers will take the time to reaffirm the positive impression from the first round and address any concerns, paving the way for the final decision. By the end of the day, we provide personal feedback, and successful candidates will receive a contract offer to join our team and start their career with us.

What to expect in the interviews?

What to expect in the interviews?

Each interview provides a thorough evaluation of your career potential and fit for our job vacancies. The interview consists of three parts:

We will discuss your expertise, personal background, and what motivates you as a person. This helps us understand your career journey and qualifications for the role.

You will tackle a strategic case study to showcase your problem-solving skills.

Lastly, you’ll have the opportunity to ask us any questions about your potential future role, our career development opportunities, and what it's like working with us.

How to prepare for the interviews?

How to prepare for the interviews?

Our interview process is designed to understand your personal background and assess your problem-solving skills. To stand out as a strong candidate for our job vacancies, ensure you can clearly explain why you are the right fit for the role.

We highly recommend familiarizing yourself with solving case studies, as they play a key role in our interviews. You can also use the interactive case study platform, PrepLounge, to practice and refine your skills.

In addition, with an invitation to the interviews, you will have the opportunity to take part in our webinar.

Recruitment & Interview Guide

All you need to know

Recruiting day

Conditions and benefits

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Unconscious bias

Prejudices and biases are often unconscious.

They are deeply embedded in each of us because we have learned them – be it from society, family or friends.

At E.ON Inhouse Consulting we constantly challenge ourselves to break the bias and to learn and integrate different views.

What we offer

Development and benefits – We see ourselves as a talent factory of management talent within the E.ON Group. The combination of consulting skills and experience in a multinational corporation offers you a wide range of options for continuous personal and professional development within E.ON Inhouse Consulting, E.ON and beyond.

3 people, 3 stories: explore career paths at ECON

Watch the videos and get to know our colleagues to gain insight into what it's like to build a career at E.ON Inhouse Consulting and the values that are important to us as an employer.

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About E.ON

About E.ON

E.ON is one of Europe's largest operators of energy networks and infrastructure and a provider of innovative energy solutions for around 48 million customers. Around 74,000 employees are constantly working to digitize the energy world, achieve net zero and connect everyone to good energy. To achieve this, we are focusing our actions on sustainability, digitalization, and growth. We strongly believe that differences make us stronger and welcome all people into our inclusive and diverse culture.

Benefits

  • We grow together

    • Comprehensive training program (7-9 training days per year)
    • Regular performance reviews
    • Extensive performance evaluation in our Development Conference twice a year
    • Personal coaching and mentoring by experienced development leaders
  • We drive change

    • Relocation service and various allowances
    • Additional monthly mobility budget
    • Subsidy for local public transport
    • Bicycle leasing service (JobRad)
    • Buy up to 10 additional vacation days per year
    • Up to 20 days Workation per year: work from almost anywhere in Europe
    • Unpaid leave
  • We care for each other

    • Paid parental leave (up to 6 months, 1.800€ net)
    • 2 weeks of paid paternity leave after birth
    • Coaching program after parental leave for a smooth return to work
    • Support for relatives in need of care
    • Consultation on (mental) health issues
    • E.ON organised daycare for children
    • Professional family service
  • Experience our culture

    • Summer Strategy Days – 2 days offsite
    • Winter Strategy Day – 1 day offsite
    • Team events and fun events
    • Business Breakfast
  • Benefit from available services

    • EGYM Wellpass membership
    • Health centre with gym training facilities at the office
    • Laundry service, post office
    • Parking spots (incl. E-Car charging) and over 40 spaces for bicycles
    • Lounge with freshly brewed barista coffee and restaurant with selection of delicious meals
  • You can rest assured

    • Health insurance partnership (energie-BKK)
    • E.ON pension plan – E.ON IQ
    • Accident insurance
    • E.ON employee stock program

Behind the scenes

We are convinced that good energy connects. Get to know the people at E.ON, find out what we stand for and what topics you can work on with us.

FAQ - General application process

Start your career at one of our events

Here you will find all information about our events. Learn more about your entry and career opportunities. Whether virtually or in person, our career events offer the perfect opportunity to talk to us in person and get to know our #teamECON better.

E.ON Inhouse Consulting x CareerLunch

for students and young professionals

Are you looking to kickstart your career in consulting but unsure where to begin?

Join us for a (virtual) lunch or coffee chat with our consultants to learn more about our career opportunities in a relaxed setting. There are no tricky questions, no business case solving and no CV required. Feel free to ask any questions you have and gain a better understanding of our culture and values as an employer.

You can apply directly via your LinkedIn profile.