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Engineers at Vattenfall
Engineering with Heart, Purpose, and Shared Ambition
At Vattenfall, the mission is clear, courageous, and deeply meaningful: to enable fossil-free living within one generation. But reaching that goal isn’t just about groundbreaking technology, monumental turbines, or gigawatts of offshore power. It is about the people behind the calculations, the ideas sparked over morning coffee, and the shared conviction that the future of our planet can- and must-be shaped by empathy, curiosity, and collaboration.
By joining Vattenfall's Business Area Wind through this one-year program, you step directly into one of the most exciting energy transitions in human history. Within their Project Delivery & Engineering department-the technical know-how center for offshore wind across Europe - you don't just observe the change. You get to design it and build it. You stand at the very frontier of marine engineering, grid architecture, and green innovation, knowing that every model refined and every challenge solved directly paves the way for cleaner air, thriving ecosystems, and renewable energy for millions of homes.
A Space Where You Belong, Grow, and Thrive
Vattenfall knows that high performance and engineering excellence never come from pressure or isolation—they flourish in environments grounded in trust, kindness, and psychological safety. From day one, you step into an open, flat, and supportive culture where titles don’t dictate who gets heard. Questions are always welcomed, curiosity is celebrated, and making a mistake is seen for what it truly is: a natural, valuable step in learning. You are never left to figure things out on your own; their dedicated mentorship pairs you with seasoned engineers who genuinely care about your confidence, your technical journey, and your day-to-day well-being.
Because Vattenfall believes work should enrich life rather than consume it, flexibility is built into their DNA. With a genuine culture of trust, hybrid options, and flexible hours, you have the freedom to structure your days in a way that respects your energy, your passions, and your personal life. Whether it’s taking advantage of wellness and health initiatives, leaving early for a workout, or collaborating with colleagues across borders, work-life harmony is an everyday reality.
Your Voice Across Borders and Communities
Being an engineer at Vattenfall means your world becomes naturally international and richly connected. You work shoulder-to-shoulder with multidisciplinary teams across Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK—exchanging insights, challenging conventional thinking, and learning from some of the most respected minds in the offshore energy sector.
Beyond daily engineering tasks, you become part of vibrant internal networks, interest groups, and cross-functional forums that bring people together across disciplines and borders. From global diversity & inclusion task forces and their Women in Engineering networks to cross-border sustainability circles and young professional forums, there are plenty of arenas to share your perspectives, test fresh ideas, build lasting friendships, and actively influence the culture. Vattenfall is committed to leading by example when it comes to gender balance and equality in technical industries, and they actively make room for your voice to shape their direction.
You Don’t Need to Know Everything on Day One
Big offshore infrastructure projects are complex, but you don't need a decade of experience or an answer to every single technical question to make an impact here. What matters most to Vattenfall and Academic Work is your drive to learn, your analytical mindset, your collaborative spirit, and your passion for sustainability.
If you are a graduate or early-career engineer looking for an environment where people celebrate each other’s growth, lift each other up, and work towards a cleaner world with genuine warmth and humility—this one-year journey with Vattenfall was created for you.
These are the roles we're currently looking to fill
Digitalisation, Automation & Control Systems
Focuses on telemetry, operational technology (OT), data flows, and workflow optimisation.
Project Execution, Logistics & Compliance
Focuses on marine deployment, transport, and ensuring full regulatory and quality compliance.
Physical Equipment & Structures
Focuses on the mechanical and structural offshore hardware - from the seabed up to the rotor blades.