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Europe's largest hydroelectric producer, scaling renewables across 12 countries

Utilities Wien, Wien 1,001–5,000 employees Founded 1947 Public Company

VERBUND is Austria's state-backed utility and a top European hydropower operator, generating 95% of its electricity from renewable sources. The company's tech foundation is enterprise-grade (SAP core, S/4HANA, SuccessFactors) with specialized engineering tools (AutoCAD, GIS, ArcGIS, PVsyst) — reflecting a capital-intensive, project-driven business. Hiring momentum centers on engineering and project development roles across Austria, Germany, and Italy, with active expansion into wind and solar portfolios alongside hydropower.

Tech Stack 14 technologies

Core StackSAP SAP S/4HANA AutoCAD SAP MM SAP SuccessFactors ArcGIS PowerPoint Excel Microsoft Office Word GIS SAP CO SAP FI PVsyst

What VERBUND Is Building

Challenges

  • Expanding renewable energy capacity
  • Scaling b2c pv portfolio
  • Meeting project budget and time constraints
  • Coordinating interdisciplinary teams
  • Revitalization and new projects
  • Managing international electricity portfolio
  • Developing hedging strategies
  • Data management for portfolio
  • Budgeting for renewable energy projects
  • Material procurement for large-scale projects

Active Projects

  • Renewal projects and renovations
  • Wind and pv project development
  • Continuous development of b2c pv product portfolio
  • Expanding non-commodity product portfolio
  • Wind and photovoltaic plant implementation
  • Process and handover documentation development
  • Maintenance and inspection planning
  • Revitalization and new projects
  • Renewable portfolio marketing strategy
  • Development of hedging approaches

Hiring Activity

Steady15 roles · 5 in 30d

Department

Engineering
8
Finance
3
Ops
2
Data
1
HR
1
Product
1
Sales
1

Seniority

Mid
7
Senior
6
Junior
2
Intern
1
Lead
1

Notable leadership hires: Project Development Lead

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About VERBUND

VERBUND generates and trades electricity across 12 countries, operating as Austria's leading utility and one of Europe's largest hydroelectric producers. The company generates approximately €2.8 billion in annual revenue with 2,700 employees. Ownership is split between the Republic of Austria (51%) and public shareholders, with shares trading on the Vienna Stock Exchange since 1988. Core operations span generation (primarily hydropower, with expanding wind and solar capacity), transmission, and international electricity trading. Strategic focus includes revitalizing existing plants, scaling distributed solar products for consumer and commercial buyers, and developing integrated renewable portfolios across multiple countries.

HeadquartersWien, Wien
Company Size1,001–5,000 employees
Founded1947
Hiring MarketsGermany, Austria, Italy

Frequently Asked Questions

What technology does VERBUND use to manage operations?

SAP S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, AutoCAD, GIS/ArcGIS, and PVsyst for power plant modeling. Infrastructure reflects enterprise resource planning and specialized engineering workloads.

What is VERBUND's renewable energy strategy?

VERBUND generates 95% of electricity from renewables, predominantly hydropower. Active projects include wind and solar plant development, B2C photovoltaic portfolio expansion, and revitalization of existing assets across its international footprint.

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