Mandatory Internship -Geographic Information Systems (m/w/d) -Full-time or Part-time at Energy Competence Centre

About this role

Energy Competence Centre GmbH is looking for a dedicated Geographic Information Systems Intern (m/f/d) for a “Pflichtpraktikum” (mandatory internship as part of their study program), full-time or part-time in Berlin-Charlottenburg. Our objective is to bring renewable energies into countries where these technologies are not yet widespread and contribute with that to the development of an ecological energy generation globally. If you are interested on bringing clean energy to new geographies, send us your application! We are looking forward to meet you and start activities ASAP. Tasks

Skills / categories

Power Engineering and Environmental Engineering

About internship / student roles

Internships are the cheapest way to test-drive a career. The best ones give you a real project to ship; the worst use you as cheap labor for busywork. In the interview, ask: "What did the last intern actually build / contribute, and where did they go after?"

Typical skills: Curiosity, willingness to ask questions, basic tooling for the role you're shadowing

Salary insights (US, rough)

Typical range for internship / student roles in the US is $25,000–$80,000/year, varying widely with seniority, company stage, and city.

Estimates only. For company-specific numbers, check levels.fyi (tech), Glassdoor, or ask in the interview.

How to prep for the interview

Intern interviews are usually shorter and more conversational than full-time loops, but the bar is real. Expect: a behavioral round ("Tell me about a project you're proud of from school or a side project"), a basic technical screen relevant to the role, and a "why us?" / "why this team?" round.

Smart things to do: look up what the team's been working on (blog posts, GitHub commits, press releases) and reference something specific. Ask: "What did the last intern actually build, and where did they go after?" — that question filters out internships that use you for busywork. Bring a portfolio or work sample even if not asked; it differentiates you fast.

Where this role typically leads

The point of an internship is to convert it into a full-time return offer or, failing that, a strong reference. Aim to ship one concrete project that has your name on it by the end of the internship. Document your work in writing — a 1-page summary of "what I built, what I learned, what I'd do differently" is invaluable both for your resume and for your manager's review process.

If a return offer isn't available, internships still count as professional experience for your next application. Treat the manager and 2-3 colleagues as long-term professional contacts — most career growth happens through people who already know your work.

Red flags to watch for

Unpaid internship at a for-profit company. Usually illegal in the US unless the internship is genuinely educational and the intern doesn't displace paid workers. Read the DOL's guidance before accepting.
"Coffee and copies" work disguised as a learning opportunity. Ask: "What did the last intern actually build, and where did they go after?" — vague answers are the warning.
No mentor or structured onboarding. Without an assigned manager who has time for you, the internship becomes whatever you can make of it alone — high variance.
Return-offer rate hidden. Companies proud of their conversion rate share the number. Companies that don't are usually under 30%.

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What does a internship / student role typically involve?

Internships are the cheapest way to test-drive a career. The best ones give you a real project to ship; the worst use you as cheap labor for busywork. In the interview, ask: "What did the last intern actually build / contribute, and where did they go after?"

What's the typical salary range for internship / student roles in the US?

Roughly $25,000–$80,000 USD/year, depending on seniority, location, and company stage. This is a wide range on purpose — verify against levels.fyi or Glassdoor for the specific company.

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