Engineer Energy Programs & Incentives (m/f/d) - EMEA

ADM Hamburg AG, Werk HamburgHamburgstepstonepublished 09/16/2026

Join our International Team in Hamburg

as Energy Programs & Incentives Engineer (m/f/d)

across our EMEA operations

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over.

Your Challenge

An opportunity has now arisen for an Energy Programs & Incentives Engineer to play a key role in maximizing the value of energy-related grants, incentives, subsidies and funding programs across our EMEA operations. This is an exciting opportunity for an energy professional who combines technical engineering expertise with knowledge of energy regulation, incentives and sustainability. You will help turn ambitious decarbonization and energy-efficiency goals into financially viable projects by identifying funding opportunities, developing strong business cases and managing regulatory submissions and compliance requirements.

Working closely with site leadership, Sustainable Operations Managers, engineering teams, external consultants and regulatory authorities, you will help secure financial support for projects that reduce energy consumption, operating costs and carbon emissions.

Your Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate energy grants, incentives, reliefs and compliance programs across EMEA sites.

Identify and secure funding opportunities for energy efficiency, renewable energy, decarbonization and utility optimization projects

Prepare and manage applications for electricity price compensation schemes, BesAR, BECV, SPK, Industrial Electricity Price programs and other energy-related incentives

Support EU ETS, national ETS and carbon reporting, verification and compliance activities including management of regulatory submissions and incentive program obligations

Maintain and improve ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems and support certification audits

Monitor energy-intensity KPIs and identify operational inefficiencies and optimization opportunities

Support the implementation of the company's EMEA decarbonization strategy and site-level decarbonization roadmaps

Develop techno-economic business cases, support capital investment and project prioritization decisions

Manage reinvestment obligations, audit responses and regulatory documentation associated with incentive programs

Monitor changes in energy legislation and assess their impact on operations, costs and funding opportunities

Conduct energy assessments, audits and Energy Treasure Hunts to identify energy-saving opportunities.

Support energy forecasting, budgeting and utility cost tracking

Develop analytical tools to identify abnormal energy consumption and operational inefficiencies

Perform preliminary engineering assessments, including energy balances, thermodynamic evaluations and initial equipment sizing

Evaluate opportunities involving heat recovery, process optimization, steam and condensate systems, utility efficiency and other energy-saving technologies that improve project economics and sustainability performance

Act as a secondary holder of critical energy-management and regulatory compliance knowledge

Your Profile

BSc or MSc in Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering or a related technical discipline

Good experience in energy engineering, utilities, sustainability or industrial operations. together with experience working with energy incentives, regulatory programs or energy efficiency projects

Strong understanding of European energy regulations, incentive mechanisms and industrial decarbonization programs.

Knowledge of European energy legislation and industrial energy support mechanisms is highly desirable, particularly within Germany

Ability to interpret legal requirements and coordinate implementation with external consultants, auditors and authorities

Experience managing energy grants, subsidies, incentives, tax reliefs, or government funding programs

Experience with EU ETS, national ETS, carbon reporting, or emissions compliance programs

Experience with energy management systems and energy efficiency projects

Experience supporting audits, reporting or regulatory compliance processes

Proven track record of delivering measurable savings or operational improvements

Knowledge of ISO 50001 is preferred

Fluency in English is essential with German language skills a strong advantage

Travel across the EU region will be required as needed up to 15% of your time

Our Offer

Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models

Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path

A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity

Excellent career and development opportunities in a world leading nutrition company

An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers

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