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Internship at a Glance Start Date: As soon as possible Duration: 6 months, ideally, full time Compensation: this is a paid internship Are you a driven, ambitious engineering student specializing in (renewable) energy engineering or energy markets, ready to take the first step in your career in transforming the landscape of the logistics real estate sector? We are looking for a smart and enthusiastic Intern to join our Amsterdam team. You’ll be part of a young, dynamic team supporting the roll out of Mileway’s energy strategy agenda across Europe & UK. Under the leadership of the Energy Manager, you will make a real impact in supporting the roll out of our energy strategy with focus on PV systems, EV charging infrastructure and storage, while utilizing data-driven approaches to support both the strategy and assist various teams in energy data management and collection. Your impact will be valuable across a large portfolio of over 1,800 assets across 11 European countries. As Europe’s largest provider of last-mile logistics real estate, with key locations strategically positioned, we are uniquely placed to influence energy generation and consumption within local communities. By embedding a robust sustainability program into our strategy, we can decarbonize the last-mile ecosystem, creating positive social impacts and supporting local communities to connect, prosper, and grow, all while advancing energy efficiency in collaboration with our stakeholders. You will develop dual professional expertise in both the energy sector and real estate. Working at Mileway Mileway is Europe’s leading owner and manager of last-mile logistics real estate, operating across more than 11 countries with a team of over 550 professionals in more than twenty offices. We provide high-quality urban logistics space that enables businesses to store, distribute and deliver goods closer to their customers. Our portfolio focuses on strategically located warehouses and distribution assets that support the growing demand for efficient, city-focused supply chains. With a cloud-based IT infrastructure and strong local market expertise, Mileway combines pan-European scale with on-the-ground knowledge. We are an international and collaborative organisation, bringing together colleagues from over 50 nationalities. Our culture is pragmatic, fast-moving and team-oriented, with a strong focus on ownership and delivery. At Mileway, we foster a continuous learning environment through our in-house learning and development programmes, supporting both professional and personal development. You’ll be based at our Amsterdam office. While we embrace a flexible approach to work, our policy requires working from the office three days a week. What you’ll do You will collaborate with the Energy Manager and make valuable input to one or more of the various ongoing topics: Ensure the development and delivery of our Solar PV pipeline to maximize our installed capacity across Europe & UK and focusing on solar communities, Provide technical and financial support to regional teams, specifically on ongoing solar projects, and engage external stakeholders for effective collaboration based on internal guidelines. Ensure ongoing projects meet the requirements, processes, and standards, and act as a liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project development and execution based on internal guidelines. Collaborate with internal stakeholders on various ongoing energy-related workstreams. Manage and enhance the database for existing projects, ensuring comprehensive reporting for all energy-related initiatives. Benchmark of energy market regulations for solar, battery storage, and EV charging infrastructure technologies at both European and country-specific levels and the UK. Perform techno-economic analysis to provide valuable insights into energy markets, factoring in both regulatory and economic considerations, to support decision-making processes. It can be one or more of the following subjects: Assess the energy market landscape, highlighting electricity and gas prices and the rapidly evolving PPA market and solar communities' alternatives. Investigate grid services and congestion issues pertinent to solar and EV projects. Explore trends in Solar Communities and Collective Self-Consumption. Stay updated on developments in EV charging infrastructure. What you’ll bring Your education. You must be pursuing an Engineering degree. The specialization should be either Energy, Renewable Energy, Energy Markets from a top engineering university. We are looking for a candidate who is enrolled as a full-time student (40 hours a week) for the duration of the internship. Possessing a strong understanding of (renewable) energy systems and/or energy markets, along with expertise in technical and financial aspects, while emphasizing data-driven insights. Exhibit a keen curiosity and enthusiasm for the rapidly evolving energy landscape in the UK and Europe. Strong analytical skills, including expertise in utilizing data analysis tools. Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities A great team attitude. You are dynamic, highly motivated and friendly. Your energy. You’re a hands-on self-starter who works confidently and independently. You’re not afraid to jump in and get things done. You bring ideas that add value. Good to Know Before You Apply Just a few important things to keep in mind before you apply: Unfortunately, we can’t provide visa sponsorship. You’ll need to have citizenship of the country where the role is based or EU citizenship. This internship can’t be used as part of a thesis, and Mileway information can’t be used for academic work, even if the company name isn’t mentioned. You’ll need to be enrolled at your University for the entire duration of the internship (around 6 months). If this sounds interesting, please hit on the 'apply' button. We are looking forward to reviewing your application!

Core Responsibilities

Support the rollout of the company’s European and UK energy strategy, including solar PV, EV charging infrastructure, and storage projects, while coordinating with regional teams and external stakeholders. Maintain energy project data and reporting, benchmark market regulations, and conduct techno-economic analyses to inform decisions.

Requirements

Applicants must be full-time students pursuing an engineering degree specializing in energy, renewable energy, or energy markets, and remain enrolled throughout the approximately six-month internship. They should understand energy systems or markets, have strong analytical and data analysis skills, communicate effectively, and be motivated, curious, and able to work independently.