International Trainee - Asset Management I E-Mobility

About the job

Shape the path towards fossil-free living.   

Are you ready to challenge the status quo, lead us down new paths and contribute to solving one of humankind's greatest challenges – climate change? We are searching for 15 talented individuals to join us as International Trainees at Vattenfall. Help us lead the energy transition and make a real impact.    

About the traineeship.    

This traineeship offers you a unique opportunity to kickstart your career in sustainable business. Each of the trainee positions is distinct, tied to a department within a specific business area and working location. This means that each position has its own tailored responsibilities, challenges and matching profile.    

What you will experience   

• Personal development: Benefit from a year full of growth opportunities, professional meetups, and comprehensive trainings.   

• International exposure: Engage with a diverse, international trainee team both virtually and in person. Participate in job rotations and on-site visits.   

• Collaborative environment: Enjoy a balance of serious work and a fun, supportive atmosphere.   

As Joakim, our International Trainee in Stockholm, states, “I expected beforehand that working at a corporate would mean only serious business. We do focus on learning and growth and bringing new perspectives to the company, but we also have fun and add humor and lightness. I feel like we are the change the company wants to see.”  

Your role as a Trainee – Asset Management E-Mobility

The Asset Management department at Vattenfall InCharge is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving asset management plans and strategies to optimize the performance of the company's charging infrastructure. This includes creating detailed reports that assess both the technical and financial aspects of the infrastructure, preparing annual plans and budgets, and submitting investment proposals to ensure the systems are available and functional at all times. As part of our team you will be also tasked with drafting and evaluating long-term maintenance plans, setting technical and functional standards for charging stations, and providing consultation on large-scale technical projects, including acquisitions. Additionally, the department oversees second- and third-line support, offering guidance on potential improvements and playing a critical role in troubleshooting by identifying root causes and implementing structural enhancements.

During your trainee year, you will have the opportunity to play a crucial role in these developments and enhance your technical expertise. You will be greeted by a motivated and engaged team of technical professionals who will support your development and knowledge growth during your traineeship.

After completing your traineeship, we will together find an exciting position for you in the business that will help you kickstart your career within Asset management & E-Mobility.

Your profile

Who are you?

Whether you aspire to a climate smarter career as an energy specialist, visionary manager, or inspirational project lead, we offer these opportunities within our Trainee Programme.   

What you bring:

• A successfully completed degree in a technical field or industrial engineering
• Good technical understanding, preferably in charging infrastructure technologies or electrical systems.
• Independent, structured, and results-oriented working style.
• Analytical and problem-solving thinking as well as a creative perspective.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, paired with initiative and confidence.
• Very good knowledge of both German and English, spoken and written.

As Cato, our International Trainee in Amsterdam, mentions, “I feel we are part of leading the change in the energy transition. At Vattenfall we can contribute by adding our individual competencies and core values. I learn how to build relations and be resilient in an international organization.”   

To be considered for our traineeship, you should:    

• Be a recent graduate with an academic degree or expected graduation before March 2025.   

• Have maximum one year of work experience.   

• Be fluent in English. Skills in other languages can be a merit.    

• Be willing to relocate for possible assignments throughout the organization.    

• Identify with our principles: active, open, positive and safety.    

Location: You will be working in the department E-Mobility and the position is located in Berlin.

Additional information

Our offer   

“Vattenfall provides me with the steepest learning curve. We are a group that feels connected by our core values in line with the organization's values: Open, Active, Positive and Safety. We all feel part of a movement that understands the importance of human connection, resilience, and curiosity in energy transition and sustainability.” - Rogier, International Trainee in Amsterdam.  

The Vattenfall International Trainee Programme is the kickstart of your career within Vattenfall. Over the course of a year, you will develop your professional and personal skills, participate in international workshops and site visits, and have the opportunity to work abroad. Each position comes with a competitive salary and excellent remuneration package. Read more about the elements of the Vattenfall International Trainee Programme here.

Our organisation    

At Vattenfall you can free your superpowers! We are one of the European market leaders in the generation of renewable energy and are primarily active in Scandinavia, Germany, Denmark, UK and the Netherlands. We are committed to a future where everyone can choose fossil-free ways to move, make, and live. We value diversity and inclusion in everything we do, read more about D&I within Vattenfall.    

Application process 

We welcome your application in English via the application button on this page. Please include an updated resume. When applying, you will fill out screening questions, including your motivation. No cover letter or motivation letter is needed. The deadline to apply is October 13th, 2024.

Selection will start after the application period with online tests followed by interviews in October/November. We kindly ask you to use the same email address during the whole process (application and online test) otherwise there is a risk that your application is excluded due to system reasons. The final recruitment process will be completed by November/December, with a pre-employment screening. The Vattenfall International Trainee Programme starts on March 3rd, 2025.    

We look forward to your application!

Visit our FAQ site page for answers to common questions. If your question is not answered there, please contact the responsible recruiter please contact your responsible recruiter Christin Schreyl da Silva (christin.schreyldasilva@vattenfall.de), Phone number: +49 30 81822618.

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening may be part of your recruitment process. The screening will be performed by a third party, called Validata.

About the company

About Vattenfall InCharge

Our E-mobility unit operates under the Vattenfall InCharge brand. Vattenfall InCharge currently operates more than 40,000 chargepoints in Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands. And our network is growing every day. With a volume of more than 100 million euros per year, we are one of the largest investors in EV infrastructure in Europe. Our offerings are aimed at both private B2B customers and (semi) public customers.  We operate at business locations and in a large number of municipalities and cities in Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands. Our business is based on long-term contracts that involve significant financial commitments.

Job Summary
Job number: REF7622S
Date posted : 2024-09-11
Profession: Engineering