International Trainee - Asset and Business Developer

Vattenfall · Solna, Stockholm County, Sweden

  • Senior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-09-16
  • Confirmed live on 25 September 2026

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Job description

Jobbeskrivning
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 – Asset and Business Developer
Be part of our initiatives in nuclear, hydro and other asset and business development in fossil free larger scale electricity / energy solutions.
Business Area (BA) Generation is responsible for Vattenfall’s nuclear and hydropower operations. Our mission is to maximize business opportunities while contributing to a reliable, efficient, and environmentally sustainable energy system.
Our staff function Fleet Development within BA Generation, is responsible for strategic planning, optimization of our generation assets, business unit support and follow-up, and business development activities.
This includes conducting analyses, developing strategies, driving strategic processes, and pursuing business and development opportunities. We also monitor the progress of BA Generation’s objectives, track external developments, and perform benchmarking activities.
Your daily activities:

• Analysing, organizing and planning

• Making Presentations / Story Lines

• Supporting managers and colleagues in their daily work

• Stakeholder management

Kvalifikationer
Who are you?
Whether you want a climate smarter career as an energy specialist, visionary manager, or inspirational project lead in the energy sector, we offer you these possibilities within the Trainee Programme.
As a Trainee - Asset and Business Developer you recognize yourself in the following:

• Master of Science in Engineering or Business and Economics

• You have a broad interest in infrastructure asset strategy and business development

• You are a flexible team player and strong networker who communicates effectively and finds a way forward, even in uncertain situations.

• You are fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken, German is a merit

• Experience from jobs or assignments within infrastructure, project management or industry is a merit 
Whether you aspire to a climate smarter career as an energy specialist, visionary manager, or inspirational project lead, we offer these opportunities within our Trainee Programme. 
As Cato, our International Trainee 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:  

• Be a recent graduate with an academic degree or expected graduation before March 2025. 

• Have maximum one year of work experience. 

• Be fluent in English. Skills in other languages can be a merit.  

• Be willing to relocate for possible assignments throughout the organization.  

• Identify with our principles: active, open, positive and safety.  
Location:  
You will be working in the department Staff Function Asset Development with Business Area Generation and located in Stockholm (Solna) or Gothenburg, in Sweden.  

Ytterligare information
“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 s

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