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Vattenfall • London, United Kingdom

International Trainee - Project Engineering

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Job Description

Company Description

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 Description

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 Trainee - Project Engineering

Vattenfall IDNO provides electrical grid connections for large, commercial projects. They offer an alternative to working with local DNOs (Distribution Network Operator) and pay business owners and developers an Asset Adoption Value. They work with developers and Independent Connection Providers (ICPs) to design safe, reliable electrical networks and connect business to the UK grid. Once these local networks are built, they own and operate the electrical infrastructure which takes the electricity from the national transmission or distribution network to the businesses which consume the power. They also connect electricity generators to the grid, for example, solar or wind farms.

Are you passionate about delivering reliable and sustainable energy solutions? Join Vattenfall’s IDNO team as a Project Engineer and play a key role in shaping the future of energy distribution.

As part of our Ofgem-regulated Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO), you will work on engineering electrical network infrastructure to provide safe and reliable supplies to our customers.

You will support in the assessment of engineering designs, and manage the on-site delivery of our networks during the network build and commissioning stages.

Your responsibilities include:

  • Oversee design and delivery of electrical networks for a range of network sizes and purposes:

Small and medium sized industrial and commercial supplies

Large, multi-phase, multi-use developments

Renewable generation and battery storage connections

  • Work with the engineering team and Vattenfall specialists to develop Vattenfall technical design and delivery standards
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and technical standards.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
  • Provide technical support to procurement teams and project managers in the delivery of special projects and new product development activities

Qualifications

Your qualifications as a Trainee - Project Engineering

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:

  • Degree in an engineering discipline (for example Electrical Engineering) or similar

You should also recognize yourself in:

  • Problem solving: Taking a structured approach to new problems as they arise.
  • Leadership: Fostering a collaborative work environment through leadership.
  • Strategic thinking: Ability to align your day-to-day tasks with the wider needs of the business.
  • Communication: Good verbal and written communications skills.
  • Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances
  • Time and quality management: Keen to deliver quality work for our customers, in a time pressured environment.

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 Vattenfall IDNO and located in London, UK.

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.”

Additional Information

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 Adam Hammond / adam.hammond@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.


We look forward to receiving your application!

Company benefits

Open to compressed hours
9-day fortnight
25 (UK) and 38 (Netherlands) days annual leave + bank holidays
Cycle to work scheme
Annual bonus
Non-contributory pension
Gym membership
Health insurance
Enhanced sick days
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Critical Illness Insurance
Family health insurance
Travel loan – We recognise that the cost of travelling on public transport can be quite expensive. The cost of your annual travel works out cheaper if you purchase a yearly ticket rather than on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.
Enhanced WFH tools
In house training
Eye Care Support
Buy or sell annual leave
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Bike parking
Life insurance
Income protection
Annual pay rises
Teambuilding days
Volunteer days
L&D budget
Employee discounts
Employee phone program
Loyalty programme
Employee assistance programme
Shared parental leave
Adoption leave
Faith rooms
Flexible working week
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Referral bonus
Joining bonus
Wellbeing allowance
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Personal development days
Personal development budgets
LinkedIn learning license
Lunch and learns
Studying sabbaticals
Hackathons
Study suppot
Professional subscriptions

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Working at Vattenfall

Company employees

21,000

Currently Hiring Countries

Netherlands

United Kingdom

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