Renewable Energy Specialist (m/f/d)
KEA Climate Protection and Energy Agency Baden-Württemberg GmbH is the state’s energy agency. KEA-BW’s mission is to actively contribute to
climate protection measures in Baden-Württemberg: It supports the state government in advancing the issues of energy conservation, efficient energy use, and the use of renewable energy sources. Sustainable mobility and water management are also key priorities for KEA-BW.
You can find out more about us and our centers of expertise at www.kea-bw.de .
The Renewable BW division helps drive the expansion of renewable energy in the state. As part of the National Climate Protection Initiative, the Federal Ministry for the Environment is funding the collaborative project “BEEKOMM — Accelerating the Expansion of Renewable Energy in Municipalities” with the goal of supporting municipalities in advancing the expansion of renewable energy—with a focus on wind energy and ground-mounted photovoltaics—from a technical, organizational, and communications perspective. KEA-BW leads and coordinates this nationwide collaborative project.
Your Responsibilities
- Actively engaging with and supporting local governments on issues related to the expansion of renewable energy.
- Conducting initial consultations and needs assessments, as well as developing tailored support services for municipalities.
- Supporting cities, municipalities, and counties in dialogue and participation processes related to wind energy and ground-mounted solar projects.
- Participating in the design, organization, and implementation of information, dialogue, and public engagement events.
- Analyzing local conditions, stakeholder constellations, and land potential for the expansion of renewable energy.
- Providing technical information, support services, and training content to local stakeholders.
- Collaborating with municipalities, sector stakeholders, and experts from KEA-BW.
- Documenting project activities and contributing to monitoring and reporting.
Your Qualifications
- A relevant academic degree or a comparable qualification.
- Expertise in the fields of renewable energy, the energy transition, and municipal climate protection.
- Knowledge of municipal structures and decision-making processes
- Ideally, experience in facilitating and moderating dialogue processes.
- A deep understanding of the challenges faced by municipalities.
- A structured, methodical, and efficient approach to work, combined with an openness to pragmatic solutions; strategic and analytical thinking.
- Confident, persuasive demeanor; ability to speak freely.
- Very good written and spoken German.
- Ability to work well in a team and strong communication skills.
- A clear commitment to and motivation for climate protection and sustainable development.
- Willingness to travel within Baden-Württemberg and between the two KEA-BW locations in Karlsruhe and Stuttgart.
Benefits
- An interesting, challenging, and varied role.
- A great deal of creative freedom in a dynamic environment.
- A positive, constructive, and motivating work environment within a friendly team.
- Family-friendly working conditions: remote work and flexible hours/flex time.
- A workplace easily accessible by public transportation.
- Company pension plan, JobRad bike leasing, and a JobTicket for public transportation.
- Opportunities for professional development and much more.
Contact
Please send your detailed application to KEA-BW, Marlies Zinser, Kaiserstraße 94a, 76133 Karlsruhe, or electronically to bewerbungen@kea-bw.de. If you have any questions regarding the content of the position, please feel free to contact Dr. Franz Ecker at 0711 48982561.
Visit us at www.kea-bw.de/erneuerbare-bw