Competitive Salary
Your salary will grow according to your achievements. You will formulate your own targets which are agreed with your managing staff. Regular reviews will help you thrive.
CAREERS AT ESEIA
ESEIA, the European Sustainable Energy Innovation Alliance, is a leading European non-profit organisation in the field of sustainable energy systems. Headquartered in Graz, Austria, with an office in Brussels, ESEIA has 21 member organisations in 11 European countries, representing 12 Higher Education Institutions, four research organisations and five businesses.
We are committed to achieving energy targets by 2034 and are systematically working towards this goal. If you want to make a difference and help us fulfil our mission of creating a more efficient, affordable and sustainable energy system in Europe, then we would love to hear from you.
We’re Hiring: ESEIA Project Manager
Are you ready to lead innovative projects in sustainable energy? ESEIA is looking for a motivated Project Manager to join our team in Graz, Austria. This is a full-time, on-site role offering the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge initiatives in renewable energy and sustainable solutions across Europe.
How to Apply:
Submit your application in English, including your CV (Europass format), cover letter, project portfolio, and two references, to ESEIA Director, Brigitte Hasewend, at office@eseia.eu by 15 September 2025, 23:59 CEST.
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WHY JOIN ESEIA?
Joining ESEIA means joining a diverse team of dedicated professionals driven by a common goal and experiencing a workplace culture that encourages collaboration and innovation and supports learning and career development. We pride ourselves on being a dynamic organisation where everyone can thrive.
Meaningful Work
By joining ESEIA, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative solutions that address key energy challenges of our time.
Collaborative Team
As part of the ESEIA team, you will collaborate and learn from colleagues with a wide range of expertise who value teamwork, diverse perspectives, and open communication.
Professional Growth
In addition to working on innovative projects, you will have numerous personal and professional development opportunities to learn and challenge yourself.
ESEIA BENEFITS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ESEIA rewards your contribution. Working for ESEIA you have access to a range of benefits which enhance your work experience, foster your career development, and boost your well-being.
CAREERS AFTER ESEIA 2009-2025
ESEIA is committed to building work relations that last medium to long term. When the time comes to take the next steps, ESEIA will support you with a qualified work reference. To give you an idea of the pathways that former ESEIA staff have taken, here is an overview.
Where from?
Since ESEIA was founded in 2009, ESEIA has employed an international group of highly qualified Bachelor, Master, and PhD level employees from 14 different nations, mostly European;
90% of the ESEIA employees were recruited internationally from non-Austrian countries;
Where to? Which sectors?
80% joined the business sector, 10% went to work for government, and 10% for HEIs;
Nearly 50% stayed in Austria;
1/3 went back to their countries of origin in European cohesion countries;
Close to 15% joined the European institutions in Brussels;
Which positions?
1/3 successfully continued in policy development, project and network management positions as well as QA;
1/3 in communication, sales and marketing;
1/3 took positions as business and innovation analysts, city planners, and self-employed consultants.
GENDER EQUALITY PLAN
As ESEIA strives for equality of opportunity, we do our utmost to ensure fair access and equity at all levels of our organisation. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working culture where all individuals, regardless of gender, religion, sexual orientation, nationality and ethnicity, have equal opportunities for growth, development, and advancement within our organisation. For more information, please see our Gender Equality Plan.
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
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If you have any questions or would like to learn more about ESEIA, please do not hesitate to contact us.