Offer summary

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing or recently completed studies in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related fields., Familiarity with core optimization algorithms such as LP and MILP, and mathematical modeling., Experience with optimization modeling frameworks like Pyomo, AMPL, or GAMS., Proficiency in Python programming and problem-solving skills..

Key responsibilities:

Collaborate on designing flexibility models for distributed energy resources.

Develop and deploy optimization algorithms for energy market participation.

Support improvements on existing optimization algorithms and extend simulation frameworks.

Create dashboards to monitor energy management performance.

Job description

1KOMMA5°

As a motivated intern to join our Data Science & Optimization team, you'll play a crucial role in our cross-functional team, focusing on data-driven solutions in the energy sector. You'll be contributing to cutting-edge energy market modeling, development of flexibility and optimization models, extending simulation frameworks, and gaining deep insights into the energy industry. Your work will directly impact our products and services, helping to accelerate the energy transition.

Become a part of our mission and learn more about our Product & Tech team!

Your mission

Join our Heartbeat Tech team and help shape the future of clean energy. As an Intern in the Data Science & Optimization team, you'll tackle real-world challenges in energy market modeling and the optimization of distributed energy systems. This is your chance to work hands-on with advanced simulation tools, forecasting models, and algorithms that drive our Heartbeat Energy Management System—making a direct contribution to the energy transition.

Collaborate on designing flexibility models for distributed energy resources
Collaborate on developing and deploying optimization algorithms for energy market participation including day-ahead, intraday, and balancing services
Support on identifying improvements on current optimization algorithms
Extend and enhance our existing simulation framework
Conduct comprehensive simulation studies and performance analysis
Create dashboards in Looker to monitor the performance of the Energy Management
Collaborate with data scientists, product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to solve complex problems in the energy sector

Your profile

The successful candidate will have:

You are currently pursuing or recently completed studies in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field
You are familiar with core Optimization algorithms (LP, MILP) and mathematical modeling
You applied your Optimization knowledge in projects either in industry or academia
You have experience working with at least one of the optimization modeling frameworks such as Pyomo, AMPL, GAMS, or similar tools
You have experience working in Python
You enjoy problem-solving, analyzing data, and deriving insights
You enjoy writing clean, maintainable, and reusable code that's easy to test
You have a strong interest in the energy sector and sustainability
You have a team-oriented mindset and value close collaboration with your teammates
You have strong communication skills in English; German is a plus

Preferred Qualifications, but not mandatory:

You have experience working with SQL
You have experience modeling energy systems
Experience in working in agile environments
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Looker)
Experience with data analysis libraries (e.g., pandas, numpy, scikit-learn)
Knowledge of energy markets and renewable energy systems
Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform

Benefits

You are part of an international, dynamic, and highly motivated team of people who have proven to make things happen
With your work, you accelerate the "energy transition" and hence have a direct impact on our climate
Work with and learn from other super-smart colleagues
You will enjoy direct contact with core decision-makers
You will enjoy the best chances of entering full-time in one of Europe’s most thriving scaleups
You work remotely (Germany-wide), with offices in Hamburg, Berlin or Munich
Create a healthy balance alongside your work and enjoy all the benefits of the EGYM Wellpass

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About us

"At 1KOMMA5°, our vision is to accelerate CO2 neutral life for all! We created an easy one-stop-shop to buy and install solar, charging stations and heat pumps, with the purpose of liberating all European homes from the shackles of fossil fuels. With Heartbeat, we make clean energy smarter. Connecting our customers into one powerful clean energy operating system to enable flexible tariffs and to ultimately follow the rhythm of wind and sun!" - Philipp Schröder (CEO 1KOMMA5°)

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