International Trainee – Fuel Engineer at Forsmark

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 - Fuel Engineer

The Fuel Engineering team provides technical expertise within nuclear fuel, control rods and safeguards. The team leads and supports projects related to the reactor core and fuel, including core modifications, fuel repairs, procurement of control rods and nuclear fuel, fuel and control rod licensing activities, safeguards and planning of fuel transport. The work combines technical support, project coordination and long-term development of fuel-related activities at Forsmark Nuclear Power Plant.

As a trainee, you will support both ongoing operational activities and development initiatives. Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting activities related to nuclear fuel
• Participating in inspections of nuclear fuel and control rods
• Reviewing technical reports, analyses and documentation
• Supporting technical investigations and evaluations
• Analyzing operational and inspection data
• Contributing to development improvement initiatives
• Collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to solve technical challenges

The work is varied and combines technical analysis with practical activities. You may spend one day reviewing technical reports and inspection results, and another day supporting activities in the reactor hall during planned outage periods.

You will work closely with experienced team members and gain exposure to many different parts of the business. The role is particularly suitable for someone who wants to build long-term expertise within the nuclear fuel area and develop as a technical specialist over time.

Your qualifications as a Trainee - Fuel Engineer

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, preferably within Energy Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Swedish and English
• An interest in nuclear technology, energy systems and industrial operations

It is considered an advantage if you also have:

• Experience of programming, scripting or data analysis is considered an advantage
• Knowledge of MATLAB or similar tools is considered an advantage
• Experience from technical projects, laboratory work or industrial environments is considered an advantage
• An interest in process improvement and digitalization is considered an advantage

You should also recognize yourself in the following:

• You are curious and eager to learn within a specialist field
• You take responsibility and approach your work in a structured way
• You work well both independently and together with colleagues and stakeholders
• You are motivated by solving technical challenges and contributing to shared goals  

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 our traineeship, you should:   

• Have completed, or expect to complete, an academic degree before the programme starts in March 2027
• Have no more than one year of relevant work experience after graduation, excluding internships and working-student roles
• Be fluent in English
• Be available for the full-time programme 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 collaborating across different locations.
• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative and growth mindset while sharing our values: Active, Open, Positive and Safe.

Location:   

You will be working in the Fuel Engineering team and located in Forsmark, Sweden.

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.

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 Summer Lovlinger, +46701945664.  

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 Hans Lindqvist (Akademikerna), Martin Hägglund (Ledarna), Henrik Persson (SEKO) and expedition.unionen@vattenfall.com. To get in contact with the representatives, please call +46173-81 000.  

We look forward to your application!  

Company description

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.