International Trainee - Sustainable Engineering

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 - Sustainable Engineering

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated young talent for our Vattenfall International Trainee Programme. The programme is aimed at talented engineers (m/f/d) with a technical or process engineering background who want to start their career as a transformation driver in our company. After successfully completing the programme, the goal is to work as a Project manager (m/f/d) for change management processes in one of our power plants and lead the transformation towards digital, AI-driven, energy-optimised and emissions-reduced driving.

Your responsibilities:

• Training and development: Participation in the International Trainee Programme, which includes comprehensive training and practical phases in various business areas and locations, primarily in Rostock. 
• Project Management:Support in the planning and implementation of change management projects, with a focus on power plant process transformation.
• Digitalisation and AI implementation: Participation in the development and implementation of strategies for digitisation and the application of artificial intelligence in power plant processes.
• Energy Optimisation: Analysis and optimisation of energy flows and processes to increase efficiency and sustainability.
• Change Management: Preparation for the role of Project manager (m/f/d) for change management processes upon completion of the trainee programme.
• Teamwork and leadership: Develop leadership skills and work effectively in interdisciplinary and sometimes international teams.

Your profile

Your qualifications as a Trainee - Sustainable Engineering

• Technical qualifications: Degree in engineering (e.g. mechanical engineering, process engineering, energy engineering) or equivalent.
• Initial work experience: Ideally some initial experience in project management or related areas.
• Digital affinity: Strong interest and understanding of digital technologies, AI and their application in industrial processes.
• Full proficiency in German is a must.

You should also recognize yourself in

• Soft skills: Willingness to develop your own soft skills, particularly in the areas of communication, teamwork and leadership.
• Assertiveness and ability to work in a team: Ability to make decisions and implement them consistently, even in the face of opposition, while always encouraging teamwork.
• Get things done mentality: A proactive approach, strong problem-solving skills and the drive to see projects through to a successful conclusion.
• Mobility: Willingness to work internationally as part of the trainee programme.

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.   

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 EBS HKW Rostock located in Rostock, Germany. 

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 Sena Saletic, sena.saletic@vattenfall.de.     

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

Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 21.000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people's homes and modernised our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We are working for fossil freedom

Job Summary
Job number: REF7676M
Date posted : 2024-09-11
Profession: Engineering