International Trainee - Hydro Power Optimisation and Data Analytics Engineer

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 trainee position is distinct, tied to a department within a specific business area, and working location. 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 program 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 Hydro Power Optimisation and Data Analytics Engineer

As a Hydro Power Optimisation and Data Analytics Engineer Trainee, you will join Production Support, a specialist and development function that supports safe, efficient and flexible hydropower production through optimisation, data analysis, digital tools and common working methods.

You will work closely with optimisation and development engineers, as well as colleagues in Production, Control Centres, Asset Management, IT and Markets. Together, you will turn operational and market-related needs into analyses, decision support and practical improvements for the operation of our generating units.

The role combines analytical problem-solving with hands-on development. You will use production and measurement data to evaluate performance, identify deviations and improvement opportunities, and contribute to the development of optimisation models, system services, forecasts, visualisations and data-driven working methods.

This is an opportunity to build broad expertise at the intersection of hydropower operations, energy markets, engineering and digitalisation, while contributing to increased flexibility, availability and long-term value from our hydropower assets.

Examples of your tasks and responsibilities:

• Analyse production, operational and market-related data to identify trends, deviations and opportunities for improved performance
• Support optimisation of generating units, water use and ancillary services through calculations, simulations and structured evaluation
• Develop and improve analytical models, dashboards, visualisations and decision-support tools
• Contribute to production analyses and technical studies for plant upgrades, operational changes and investment decisions
• Work with data quality, measurement data and requirements for reliable and reusable data products.

Requirements for this trainee position

• A Master of Science in Engineering or equivalent degree in a relevant field, such as Energy Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or Data Science
• Knowledge of data analysis, statistics, optimisation, modelling or simulation
• Experience from programming or analytical tools, for example Python
• Be fluent in Swedish and English; proficiency in additional languages is considered a merit.

You also recognize yourself in

• You approach complex questions in a structured and analytical way, and can turn data into clear conclusions
• You have an interest in optimisation, digital solutions, and how they create operational and business value
• You are curious, proactive, and motivated to test new methods while maintaining quality and reliability
• You enjoy collaborating across professional boundaries, and can communicate technical findings to different audiences
• You take responsibility, share knowledge, and are motivated by creating practical improvements for the business
• You are motivated to combine engineering knowledge, data and collaboration to improve hydropower production.

Whether you aspire to become an energy specialist, project manager, digital expert, engineer or future leader, the International Trainee Programme offers opportunities to explore your potential and build a meaningful career.

As Cato, a former International Trainee based 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 Vattenfall’s trainee programme, you should:

• Have completed, or expect to complete, an academic degree before the program starts in March 2027
• Have no more than one year of relevant work experience after graduation, excluding internships and working-student roles
• Be available for the full-time program from its start date 
• Have the right to work in the country where the position is based, or meet the stated work-permit requirements
• Be open to mobility opportunities, and collaboration across different locations 
• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and growth mindset while sharing our values: Active, Open, Positive, and Safe.

Location

This position is located in Luleå, Sweden. You will work within Production Support in Business Unit Hydro Nordics.

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 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. 

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 Trainee Programme https://careers.vattenfall.com/global/early-careers 

Application process 

We welcome your application in English via the application button on this page. Please include your updated resume. When applying, you will fill out screening questions, including your motivation. No cover or motivation letter is needed.  

The last day to apply is October 18, 2026. After the application period, selection will start with online tests, followed by interviews between end of October to end November.  

We kindly ask you to use the same email address during the entire process (application and online test), otherwise there is a risk that your application is excluded due to system reasons.  

The recruitment process will be completed by December 2026 with a pre-employment screening, the Trainee Programme starts March 1, 2027.

Visit https://careers.vattenfall.com/global/vattenfall-international-trainee-programme for more information. If your question is not answered, contact recruiter Ida Fågelqvist, 070-048 76 82. Swedish trade union representatives for this position are Anneli Jönsson Ledarna, Samuel Jernlif Unionen, Magnus Nilsson Akademikerna, and Fredrik Lidholm SEKO. To get in contact, call 08-739 50 00.  

We look forward to your application! 

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.

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.