International Trainee

Shape the path towards fossil freedom.
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 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 our 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 training.   
- 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 – BA Generation Business Control
Business Area Generation is responsible for Vattenfall's nuclear power operations in Sweden and Germany and our hydropower operations in Sweden, Finland and Germany. One of Vattenfall's strategic goals for 2025 is to have sustainable production with a flexible production portfolio and low emissions. BA Generation is crucial for us to achieve this goal. Our vision is to be a leader in safe and efficient large-scale energy production based on hydropower and nuclear power with low carbon emissions.

In BA Generation Business Control we focus on monitoring and forecasting the operations within BA Generation, where we continuously monitor financial outcomes and business events in relation to goals and budget, as well as update plans and business management. We regularly receive questions that need to be analyzed and we evaluate and propose different course of action. The department is also responsible for analysis and decision support for major investment matters. 

Your responsibilities include:

- Business follow-up
- Analysis and support for decision-making issues
- Process development within Finance
- Projects within Finance

Your qualifications as a Trainee – BA Generation Business Control
To succeed in this position, we are looking for individuals who possess both the professional and personal skills to thrive in a dynamic, global environment.

Below are the key qualifications we seek:

- Initiative taking
- Performance Oriented
- Communicative
- Structured
- Business oriented

 You should also recognize yourself in:

- Integrity
- Easy to build relationship with different stakeholders
- Being a great team player 

To be considered for our traineeship, we are looking for candidates who should:   

- Be a recent graduate with an academic degree or expected graduation before September 2025.  
- Have maximum one year of work experience after completing your most recent degree. Interns and student jobs will not be considered.
- Be fluent in English. Skills in other languages can be a merit.   
- Be willing to travel regularly and relocate for short rotations within our organization.
- Identify with our values: active, open, positive and safety.   
- Have a strong desire for long-term commitment to contribute to Vattenfall’s vision, making a lasting impact on the future of energy.

Location
You will be working in the department BA Generation Business Control and located in Stockholm (Solna), Sweden.

Our International Trainee Aliaksandra, based in Hamburg, mentions: “Being part of the Trainee Programme at Vattenfall gives me a unique perspective on our pivotal role at the forefront of the energy transition. The programme has empowered me to grow, take on challenges and collaborate with talented people across an international organization.”

Our offer
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. 

As Rogier, our International Trainee in Amsterdam, shares: “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. We all feel part of a movement that understands the importance of human connection, resilience, and curiosity in energy transition and sustainability.”

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 February, 9th, 2025. Selection will start after the application period with online tests, followed by interviews between the end of February to early April. 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 April/May, with a pre-employment screening. The Vattenfall International Trainee Programme starts on September 1st, 2025.

Visit our FAQ site page for answers to common questions. If your question is not answered there, please contact the responsible recruiter Carolina Osterman, carolina.osterman@vattenfall.com

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.

Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classed the final candidates might be subjected to a security vetting process, according to the Swedish legislation.

In Sweden, the trade union representatives are Jens Morell (Unionen), Christer Gustafsson (Ledarna), Rolf Ohlsson (Akademikerna) and Juha Siipilehto (SEKO). To get in contact with the representatives, please call 08-739 50 00.

We look forward to your application  

Vattenfall is a leading European energy company driving the transition to a sustainable energy system. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years and now have a mission of working for fossil freedom. We employ around 21 000 people in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, France and the UK.