Reference code: CON-GER-STU-MA
Master Thesis: Potentials and limitations of nuclear power in a decarbonized energy system
Location:
Aachen, Cologne
Full-time
Students
Consulting
2/3/2026 -
FEV Consulting GmbH
What we do - and why!
Mobility connects people. People shape mobility. With over 7.100 employees around the globe, we develop revolutionary and efficient drive systems, we cross-link vehicles with each other and their surroundings, and we strive to make our lives safer using intelligent systems. We need the right people at the right place to do so. People who turn visions into reality – who think outside the box and promote innovation. People who are ready to push the envelope. Are you ready?
Tasks
The growing demand for electrical energy due to trends like the electrification of transportation and heating as well as the emergence of power-hungry data centers will require a multitude of low-carbon power sources in the future. Besides the well-known and established sources of renewable energy like wind, solar and biomass, nuclear energy might also play an increasing role in meeting the rising power demand of the future.
While some technologies like small modular nuclear reactors or nuclear fusion might be held back by a lack of technological maturity, others might be more mature, but less incentivized politically, such as conventional nuclear fission plants.
To gain a holistic understanding of these potentially relevant sources of power, this thesis should seek to identify the potentially available technologies, evaluate them based on technical, economic and environmental criteria and investigate suitable applications for the most promising identified technologies.
Qualification
- You are successfully pursuing a degree in an engineering-related field of study at a top-tier university.
- You ideally bring practical experience from consulting or a technical industry, giving you a solid foundation to build on.
- You possess strong analytical skills, enabling you to tackle complex problems.
- You are a motivated, committed team player who thrives in collaborative environments.
- You communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing.
What we offer
Corporate culture:
From the very beginning, you will have a mentor and the freedom to grow personally and professionally, because we live an appreciative and contemporary corporate culture. In addition to time-outs during our table tennis or kicker tournaments, there are also regular team and company events. Friday beer or BBQ Lunches on the roof terrace also speak for our close team network.
Diverse career prospects:
Your career path is clearly defined and tailored to you. An open feedback culture and various internal and external training opportunities allow you to discover and perfect your strengths. Regular feedback meetings and project evaluations give you the opportunity to reflect on your work and development.
Work-life balance:
Satisfied employees perform outstanding work. That's why we give you the freedom to contribute to the company in a flexible and self-organized way. The high project diversity including on and off-site presence as well as compensatory days or remote work ensure the necessary framework to combine professional and private life.
Additional benefits:
30 days of vacation, capital-forming benefits, employee discounts, or sabbaticals are also available to our colleagues.
