Are you ready to power the future with a summer job at the heart of the energy industry? Apply now and join us for an impactful summer 2025!
About the role
We are looking for a summer trainee in the Engineering department of our New Nuclear business area. In this role, you will have an opportunity to be involved broadly in the development of Fortum's New Nuclear, by participating in and supporting investigations and assessments related to plant technology, development of site infrastructure and site layout as well as site development. The position provides you with the possibility to learn more about nuclear technologies, the development of nuclear newbuild project, and different kinds of nuclear engineering.
Your assignments may include e.g.:
- Participation in and contribution to different kinds of investigations, assessments, and tasks supporting the development of plant technology, licensing, site layout as well as engineering management processes and tools.
- Analyses of licensing requirements and non-nuclear requirements and their impact on plant designs.
- Development of technical requirements.
More detailed focus areas and assignments are determined based on the applicant's experience and interests.
About you
We hope that you apply for the position if you have:
- Completed at least three years of studies in Engineering, e.g. Energy Technology, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering.
- Good communication and language skills. Good command of the English language (written and oral) is a must. Finnish and Swedish language skills will be considered as an advantage.
- Strong interpersonal characteristics and social skills. Working with different stakeholders in a multicultural environment comes naturally to you.
- A questioning attitude and desire to learn. Effective problem identification and solution skills, with a strong sense of responsibility.
We offer you
We value our summer trainees and want to make your experience rewarding.
During the summer you will:
- Receive an introduction to your tasks and be supported by your team.
- Work with interesting and diverse tasks with real responsibility.
- Enjoy a hybrid work model with flexible working hours, allowing you to balance remote and in-office work.
- Learn about our company, the energy industry, and the sustainable solutions that we are working with.
- Get the opportunity to network with other trainees.
- Gain valuable experience, that can lead to a career with us. Many of our trainees continue after the summer, working part-time while continuing studies or as thesis worker.
Read more about Summer Energy, our recruitment process and previous summer trainees' experiences here.
The summer traineeship is planned to take place between 5 May and 31 August 2024
Interested?
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, send your CV through our recruitment tool by February 9th, 2025. For further information about the role, please contact Engineering Director, New Nuclear, Nici Bergroth, at [email protected]. You can also call +358407254047, but preferably suitable call time is agreed via email in advance.
Apply as soon as possible! We start reviewing applications and reaching out to suitable candidates already during the application period. The job ad will be closed as soon as the right candidate is found.
Our process includes an assessment test and an interview with the hiring manager. We are looking for a trainee to join us from 5 May until 31 August 2024. Please indicate your availability in your application.
To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance and a health examination including drug testing.
Espoo office is a smoke-free workplace.
We are Fortum
Fortum is a Nordic energy company. Our purpose is to power a world where people, businesses and nature thrive together. We are one of the cleanest energy producers in Europe and our actions are guided by our ambitious environmental targets. We generate and deliver clean energy reliably and help industries to decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations in the Nordics comprise of efficient, CO2-free power generation as well as reliable supply of electricity and district heat to private and business customers. For our ~5 000 employees, we commit to be a safe, and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com
As a strong nuclear operator with solid background of over 40 years of nuclear operations and co-owner of several nuclear power plants in the Nordics, Fortum is now investigating opportunities in nuclear new build. The ongoing studies are focused on the Finnish and Swedish markets, examining commercial, technological and societal, including political, legal and regulatory, conditions both for small modular reactors (SMRs) and conventional large reactors.