Early Careers

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To work for fossil freedom is to work for your future self. At Vattenfall, we know that the future of energy will be shaped by the bright minds of tomorrow. That's why we value our close collaborations with students, graduates, and new talents from across the globe. 'Young talents' isn't about age; it's about being new to the working life. We’re excited to see what you can bring to our culture and how we can help you grow.

I am looking for

an internship

Gain invaluable work experience in a relevant discipline as well as applying your knowledge in a practical setting.

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a traineeship

Help shape the fossil-free future - with an international programme with a wide range of assignments and development opportunities.

Application period will start in February 2026

a thesis project

Work on your thesis and get to collaborate with our employees and gain further knowledge of your chosen subject area.

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Our local initiatives

Working students

Shape the energy transition in Germany both during the lecture period and in the semester break.

Duales Studium & Ausbildung

Your first work experience could help to shape the energy sector . How about that? Learn more about apprenticeships and dual study programmes in Germany.

WarmteCarrousel

Join our two-year programme for a journey through the Dutch heat sector where you´ll get hands-on experience, training, and a guaranteed job after completion.

Sommarjobb

Every summer, several hundred students work at our facilities around Sweden. This is a temporary position of up to 40 hours per week during the summer months of June to August. We will be accepting applications again in January 2026.

Beredarprogrammet

Would you like to help shape the future of the electricity grid? In two semesters, you will combine practical work with targeted further training and gradually enter the role of grid planner - with permanent employment right from the start. Become part of our team and develop with us!

Teknikakademin

Do you want to actively contribute to a fossil-free future as a design engineer? Then the Technology Academy is your next step! From autumn 2025, you can expect a 7-month training course with theory and practice - paid and with the prospect of a permanent position.

Processoperatörs- programmet

Starting in August, you will begin a paid programme with theory, practice and shift work that will prepare you specifically for your role as a process operator - with strong development opportunities in technology and management. Career changers with technical training are also welcome.