It’s about work satisfaction – and something even bigger

Before joining Eneco, I worked in ‘regtech’, short for regulatory technology. We worked within strict frameworks, and I was curious how that would be at Eneco, given that it’s such a big company. Fortunately, I found we have a real startup culture. Everyone is ambitious and eager to explore new ideas. So you have the stability of a corporate, but the freedom of a startup.

And like a startup, the lines of communication are short. I’m always in direct contact with the business, which I really appreciate. As engineers, we get carefully prepared briefings from the product owners, but we can also sit down at the table with the business developers themselves. For example, if we have questions about their propositions, or want to go over our ideas. That really speeds up the process.

There’s also room to make technical decisions on our own, too. If someone has an idea that makes sense, then we don’t debate and dissect every detail. Instead, we put it to the test and make corrections later if we need to. That’s led to some real breakthroughs in the past. And the same applies to the tools we use. We have access to the latest technologies. But if we have a good reason to bring in other tools as well, then that can be arranged. Anything to help us develop the best solutions.

So I have every reason to smile from behind my laptop. And I haven’t even mentioned the most important thing: the people I work with. They’re all talents who set the bar high but are also helpful and reliable. Together we create a work environment that feels pleasant and comfortable. Which is exactly what we need to achieve the goal we all share: a climate neutral Eneco, and a healthy planet for my son and his generation.