
Referent RD&I (f/m/d)
E.ON SE
Hybrid, Permanent contract
Full time
Referent RD&I (f/m/d)
Job description
A job that inspires you:
- Future-oriented Grid Solutions: As part of a diverse, multinational team, you drive RD&I activities within E.ON’s distribution grids to advance new solutions for the success of the energy transition.
- Impact Assessment & Strategy: You assess the technical impact of current developments (e.g. technological advances, changes in legislation) on E.ON’s grids and derive strategic needs for action in close alignment with relevant internal stakeholders.
- Strategic Representation: You coordinate positions you have developed within E.ON and represent them at board and management level.
- Project Portfolio Management: You coordinate and guide the RD&I activities in Energy Networks in close cooperation with representatives from the business units as part of the wider E.ON Energy Networks community.
- Business-Driven Approach: In your day-to-day work, you always start from a business need perspective and align with respective business counterparts on possible solutions and actions
- Stakeholder Relationship Management: A key part of your role is to build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders across E.ON, up to senior management level, by leveraging your high visibility and central position in the group
A convincing background:
You approach complex tasks with enthusiasm and find solutions that drive the success of the team.
You also recognize yourself in the following points:
- Professional qualifications: Master’s degree in electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or a comparable technical field of study
- Professional experience: Extensive technical understanding of power distribution grids as well as in-depth knowledge of energy systems, energy markets, and system interaction within the energy sector
- Ability to convince people: Proven capability to drive change, influence stakeholders, explain challenging decisions and new opportunities in order to support strategic decision-making
- Strong communicator: Ability to break down highly complex technical subjects into target-group-oriented visual and textual communication
- What sets you apart: Open mindset, excellent interpersonal skills, strong analytical skills
- Working method: Strategic, structured and solution-oriented; thriving in dynamic and fast-paced environments; acting as a collaborative team player
- Language skills: Fluent in German and English
An environment that motivates you:
- Flexible working: Organize your working hours flexibly
- Relaxation that counts: Look forward to 30 vacation days as well as additional days off on Shrove Monday, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
- Reliable security for the future: Secure a company pension scheme with attractive interest rates
- Further development: Take advantage of tailored training opportunities that are tailored to your professional and personal needs
- Wide range of employee benefits: Exclusive discounts on numerous products and services through our corporate benefits program, as well as access to in-house sports offers and employee share programs
- Mobility: Benefit from tax-incentivized leasing for cars and bicycles
- Support in every phase of life: We are at your side - with strong partners for balancing work & family and work & care
- Health & well-being: Free drinks, subsidized canteen offers and various health measures ensure your well-being
- A modern working environment: Varied tasks and exciting challenges in a warm and open team that supports you in your professional development
- Flexible working from abroad: With Workation @ E.ON, you can work up to 20 days a year from other European countries and other countries
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 time |
| Work Model: | Hybrid |
| Company: | E.ON SE |
| Job number: | 241542 |
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!
Any questions?
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!
Application process
Depending on the company and position, the process may vary. So we are providing you with an exemplary overview of the possible steps involved. Your recruiter can help you with any additional questions you may have.
Online application
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Interview
In the interview, we get to know each other better. Tell us about yourself and ask us anything that is on your mind: about the position, the team or generally about E.ON as an employer. The interview will take place either in person or online. We look forward to meeting you.
Contract and onboarding
Welcome to the team! We want to make sure that you'll find your way around the company quickly. During your onboarding you’ll learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new work environment.
We value and foster diversity
Society is diverse – just like our workforce. We’ve proved that fresh ideas and perspectives always emerge when an exciting blend of different people work together. That's why we work hard to become a diversity pioneer.
In 2008, we signed the German Diversity Charter. We are also a member of numerous national and international networks and initiatives that deal with various aspects of diversity.
And we also promote an inclusive culture internally. To name just two examples: In Germany, we run a mentoring programme to prepare female employees for leadership positions. We also launched the CEO Awards for Diversity & Inclusion in 2018. The awards support people and activities at E.ON who are committed to diversity and inclusion.
Behind the scenes
At E.ON 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.
#enerSHE shapes the future
Mit unserer MINT-Kampagne möchten wir Frauen aus den Bereichen Mathematik, Informatik, Naturwissenschaften und Technik für Berufe im Netzbereich begeistern.
Kununu
We have already received several awards for our commitment as an employer - including in the areas of women and family friendliness and as a "Top Company" from the employer rating platform kununu.
Hybrid Working
For the most part, we have a hybrid working model in place where we work partly in the office and partly from home, depending on the task. This supports your work-life balance and protects the environment. We value personal exchange just as much as digital opportunities for collaboration, and we’ll provide you with the equipment and digital tools you need to do your job well. Please contact your recruiter to learn more about the working options of your desired position.
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.
Together into a green energy future
What makes E.ON stand out as an employer
Sense of purpose
Together we pave the way for the green energy transition in Europe and enable society and our customers to become C02-neutral.
Together we pave the way for the green energy transition in Europe and enable society and our customers to become C02-neutral.
Sustainability
We make energy cleaner and smarter, giving our customers access to a sustainable supply of electricity and heat.
We make energy cleaner and smarter, giving our customers access to a sustainable supply of electricity and heat.
Winning culture
We promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and where everyone can reach their full potential and make a meaningful contribution to E.ON's success.
We promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and where everyone can reach their full potential and make a meaningful contribution to E.ON's success.
Recognition
We value the contribution of each individual. We recognise individual achievements and reward the successes we deliver as a team.
We value the contribution of each individual. We recognise individual achievements and reward the successes we deliver as a team.
Work Life Balance
Family or career? It doesn’t have to be either/or. Whether flexitime, part-time or hybrid working: At E.ON, you will find the right model for every life situation.
Family or career? It doesn’t have to be either/or. Whether flexitime, part-time or hybrid working: At E.ON, you will find the right model for every life situation.
Health
Benefit from our wide range of health and well-being offers and take advantage of preventative activities.
Benefit from our wide range of health and well-being offers and take advantage of preventative activities.
Network
Joining E.ON opens the door to countless opportunities – regionally and internationally.
Joining E.ON opens the door to countless opportunities – regionally and internationally.
Development
Whether you're looking for a specialist or management career, our individual training programmes will help you develop both professionally and personally.
Whether you're looking for a specialist or management career, our individual training programmes will help you develop both professionally and personally.
Onboarding
We’ll help you learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new working environment – making your start at E.ON easy.
We’ll help you learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new working environment – making your start at E.ON easy.

