Vattenfall is one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. Our main markets are Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK. The Vattenfall Group has approximately 21 000 employees. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years.  

Shape the future of energy.    

Are you ready to challenge the status quo, bring fresh perspectives and contribute to solving one of society's most important challenges? We are looking for talented graduates to join the Vattenfall International Trainee Programme. This is your opportunity to accelerate your development, build a strong network across Vattenfall and contribute to the energy transition from day one. 

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 and professional growth: Accelerate your development through structured learning, reflection, networking opportunities and real business challenges. 

• Cross-functional network: Connect with trainees and colleagues across Vattenfall's different markets, business areas and locations through programme activities, site visits and cross-functional collaboration. 

• Meaningful contribution: Take on real responsibilities from day one, contribute fresh perspectives and help shape the future of fossil free living. 

As Joakim, a former International Trainee based in Stockholm, explains, “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 and Business Developer

Be part of our initiatives in nuclear, hydro and other asset and business development in fossil free larger scale electricity / energy solutions.

Business Area (BA) Generation is responsible for Vattenfall’s nuclear and hydropower operations. Our mission is to maximize business opportunities while contributing to a reliable, efficient, and environmentally sustainable energy system.

Our staff function Fleet Development within BA Generation, is responsible for strategic planning, optimization of our generation assets, business unit support and follow-up, and business development activities.

This includes conducting analyses, developing strategies, driving strategic processes, and pursuing business and development opportunities. We also monitor the progress of BA Generation’s objectives, track external developments, and perform benchmarking activities.

Your daily activities:

• Analysing, organizing and planning
• Making Presentations / Story Lines
• Supporting managers and colleagues in their daily work
• Stakeholder management

Who are you?

Whether you want a climate smarter career as an energy specialist, visionary manager, or inspirational project lead in the energy sector, we offer you these possibilities within the Trainee Programme.

As a Trainee - Asset and Business Developer you recognize yourself in the following:

• Master of Science in Engineering or Business and Economics
• You have a broad interest in infrastructure asset strategy and business development
• You are a flexible team player and strong networker who communicates effectively and finds a way forward, even in uncertain situations.
• You are fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken, German is a merit
• Experience from jobs or assignments within infrastructure, project management or industry is a merit  

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 the department Staff Function Asset Development with Business Area Generation and located in Stockholm (Solna) or Gothenburg, in Sweden.   

“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 Safe. We all feel part of a movement that understands the importance of human connection, resilience, and curiosity in energy transition and sustainability.” - Rogier, former International Trainee based in Amsterdam.  

The Vattenfall International Trainee Programme is the kickstart of your career within Vattenfall. Over the course of a year, you will combine meaningful work with structured development opportunities, networking, workshops and site visits across Vattenfall's business areas and locations. Each position comes with a competitive salary and excellent remuneration package. Read more about the elements of the Vattenfall International Trainee Programme here.     

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 18th, 2026. Selection will start after the application period with online tests, followed by interviews between the end of October to end 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 December, with a pre-employment screening. The Vattenfall International Trainee Programme starts on March 1st, 2027.      

Visit our FAQ site VITP page for answers to common questions. If your question is not answered there, please contact the responsible recruiter Anders Nielsen +46700786840 

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 DISA.     

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 Rolf Ohlsson (Akademikerna), Anders Bohlin (Unionen), Christer Gustafsson (Ledarna). To get in contact with the representatives, please call Vattenfall Switchboard  +46 8-739 50 00.