International Trainee - Hydro Power Maintenance Development 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 responsibilities, challenges, and matching profile. 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 Trainee Hydro Power Maintenance Development Engineer

You will play an important role in advancing our dynamic maintenance initiatives within Vattenfall’s Nordic hydro power operations. By applying modern methods and innovative approaches, you will help optimize and develop our operations to support a sustainable future. You will work alongside experienced colleagues in an inclusive and collaborative environment, where everyone is encouraged to contribute and grow.

You will contribute to the development of data-driven, and condition-based maintenance strategies that enhance the reliability and efficiency of our hydropower assets. This is a unique opportunity to learn, develop, and make a meaningful impact while building your expertise. Together we work towards our shared goals, creating long-term value through innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Examples of your tasks and responsibilities

• Participate in the development of modern maintenance processes, and working methods according to Swedish standards
• Support optimization of maintenance strategies through condition-based, and risk-based approaches
• Collect and process data from condition monitoring equipment to support maintenance and operational decisions
• Analyze maintenance performance data, and help identify opportunities for improvement
• Assist in developing documentation and training materials for maintenance processes
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance reliability, maintainability, and long-term asset performance.

Requirements for this trainee position

• A Master of Science in Engineering in a relevant field, such as Maintenance Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or Industrial Engineering and Management
• Courses and experience within areas such as data analysis, programming, calculation, and hydro power are meritorious
• Fluent in both Swedish and English.

You also recognize yourself in

• A structured and service-oriented way of working, you take responsibility and find it easy to create new contacts, and collaborations
• Curious, creative, you like to find new approaches
• Taking initiatives, keen to support and contribute with your ideas and knowledge
• Responsive and clear in your communication with a good attitude.

Whether you aspire to become an energy specialist, project manager, digital expert, engineer or future leader, our 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 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 department Maintenance Support and Development, 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. Please include your updated resume. When applying you will fill out screening questions, including your motivation. A separate cover or motivation letter is not 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 Ingela Skoog, 0730-243 164. 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.