International Trainee – Fuel Engineer at Forsmark

Vattenfall · Forsmark, Uppsala County, Sweden

  • Senior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-09-17
  • Confirmed live on 25 September 2026

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Job description

Job Description
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.

Qualifications
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.”
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