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.
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:
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.
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Location
This position is located in Luleå, Sweden. You will work within department Maintenance Support and Development, in Business Unit Hydro Nordics.
Our offer
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. 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.
