Graduates Become part of our trainee community

Each year, university graduates from different fields of study are given the opportunity to participate in our tailored trainee program. The traineeship gives participants interesting insights into the energy industry and gain valuable work experience through challenging project tasks and active participation in daily business. Over an 18 month period, trainees prepare for their professional future in a hands-on way.

18

Months

Duration of our trainee program

3

Assignments

in different areas

90

%

retention rate

Join us

We are currently recruiting our 15th trainee generation starting in April 2024. Become part and apply now as:

 

Career events

Want to meet Axpo people personally? Visit us at a career event and get to know our current trainees and other Axpo professionals. Ask questions, experience our culture and discover more about the Axpo work environment. 

Your benefits

Knowledge transfer 

Data and knowledge at Axpo add up to a wealth of opportunity for you. Benefit from know-how and insights from smart and experienced colleagues across the Axpo Group, and develop your own skills through inspiring and challenging tasks.  

Be part of the future  

Be part of Axpo’s market success and actively help shape the energy sector as it transforms. We offer you freedom, flexibility and an open corporate culture where new ideas are welcome. At the same time, you can develop your own skills, tackle exciting challenges and take on responsibility.  

Lifelong learning  

Get off to a flying start with the induction program at the Axpo Academy. And don’t stop there: we offer a wide range of courses and training, including flexible e-learning. Benefit from time and financial support on your learning and development journey. Take advantage of initiatives like ‘Lunch & Learn’, mentoring and individual development plans. 

Rotate and grow  

You’ll find plenty of opportunities within the international Axpo Group. As a trainee you rotate in different departments in Switzerland or abroad. Collaborate in diverse teams and build-up a company-wide network. 

Your path to the ideal career start 

The trainee recruitment process starts each year in March/April and October and the interviews are conducted in the following month. In a further step, suitable candidates are invited to a Selection Day, in which they will get in touch with possible future supervisors and a mentor (date will be announced during the recruitment process).  

What you need

You have a degree at bachelor's or master's level in the following fields of study: engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, economics.

You're interested in a challenging environment and the changing energy industry. You have an ambitious personality and are a teamplayer: the trainee community counts on you!

You think analytical and networked to master exciting and demanding challenges. You bring strong communication skills as well as a confident and proactive manner to step out of the comfort zone. With your strong performance motivation and innovative strength you take on responsibility from day one and will learn continuously.

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Meet our current trainee community

Valentin

"The traineeship offers me the unique opportunity to try out different areas, learn from experienced colleagues and find out which activities I particularly enjoy. In doing so, I work in a fascinating industry and pursue goals that motivate me and for which I can learn and work with passion."

Function
Trainee Energieversorgung CKW

Background
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical and Information Technology, HTWG Konstanz

Milena

"The trainee program is a chance for me to gain a foothold in the energy industry and the job market and to gain exciting insights into various departments. My goal is to find a position that I enjoy and where I can actively participate in shaping the future of energy with my ideas."

Function
Trainee Erneuerbare Energien CKW

Background
MSc. in Electrical Engineering, ETH Zurich

Luca

"The trainee program allows me to gain insights into different areas of the energy sector, to get to know current challenges first-hand and to work out solutions for them. This allows me not only to make a difference, but also to expand my professional knowledge and develop personally at the same time."

Function
Trainee Innovation & Produktentwicklung CKW

Background
MSc. in Management, Technology & Economics, ETH Zurich

Vidursika

"The traineeship gives me the unique opportunity to gain valuable skills to work in an international evironment. Besides, I can contribute my part to a variety of interesting projects that help me gain an insight into the energy sector and its complex challenges."

Function
Trainee Finance

Background
MSc. in International Financial Management, HSLU

Urs

"The traineeship offers the chance to apply my skillset to different parts and to keep a steep learning curve over the whole time as every rotation is a fresh start with new people, new topics and new skills to acquire."

Function
Trainee Quant Analyst

Background
MA. in Economics and Data Science, UZH

Sebastiaan

"The traineeship at Axpo allows me to explore various roles and expanding my network across various departments. This is great, as it not only gives me a deep understanding of the different fields within Axpo, but it also helps me to  decide what field fits best to my career goals."

Function
Trainee Nuclear Engineering

Background
MSc. in Mechanical Engineering - Process and Energy Technology, Delft University of Technology

Jacopo

"This new experience in one of the leading energy actors in Europe is a great opportunity for me. This traineeship allows me to keep learning new skills while meeting fascinating people with a significant experience in the energy sector."

Function
Trainee Energy Science

Background
MSc. in Energy Science and Technology, EPFL

Linda

"The traineeship at Axpo is a wonderful way to start your career and to explore the diverese facets of the energy industry! During the traineeship, you develop new skills, build a group-wide network and work on current and future challenges of the energy industry."

Function
Trainee Energy Science

Background
MSc. in Environmental Science, ETH

Nathan

"For a Computer Scientist, the traineeship is a great access point to the world of energy. It allows me to discover different departments within Axpo, to build a wide network in the energy industry, to work on important topics and at the end of the day, to have a job that matters."

Function
Trainee Nuclear Digitalisation & Innovation

Background
MSc. in Computer Science, EPFL

Thanusan

"The trainee program allows me to put my knowledge into practice. Through the exchange with professionals from different areas, I can gain new perspectives. From the first week, I was able to take on responsibility and grow with the challenges."

Function
Trainee IT CKW

Background
MSc. in Economics and Management, University of Lucerne

Steffen

"The traineeship allows me to work in different areas and learn directly from the experts. Since CKW is very broadly positioned, from energy production to e-mobility solutions and its own data centers, CKW offers the optimal framework conditions for my traineeship."

Function
Trainee IT CKW

Background
MSc. in Business Informatics, University of Osnabrück

Hamed

"The trainee programm is an exceptional opportunity to actively participate in impactful projects that will not only help you gain valuable skills and experiences, but also provide you with a wider perspective of the energy industry by exposing you to different aspects of the market"

Function
Trainee International Trading & Sales

Background
BSc. in Business Administration, University of Wroclaw

Michal

"Within the trainee programm. I have the opportunity to experience different Axpo business fields, surrounded by wide network of professionals"

Function
Trainee International Risk Management

Background
BSc. in Quantitatve Methods, Economics and Information Systems, Warsaw School of Economics

Adrian

"The trainee programm offers the chance to join a team abroad. It is a fantastic opportunity to step out of your bubble and experience another culture, while keeping the stability of the trainee programm"

Function
Trainee Machine Learning Engineer

Background
MSc. in Computer Science, ETH

Leiv

"The trainee programm gives me the opportunity to learn about the challenges we face when powering the world of tomorrow. I get the chance to implement meaningful Data Solutions all across the group"

 

Function
Trainee Data Science

Background
MSc. in Robotics, Systems and Control, ETH

Leo

"The trainee programm gives me the opportunity to gain practical experience in various areas of axpo. I take on responsibility in innovative and challenging projects and thus strengthen my interdisciplinary skills"

Function
Trainee Digital Engineering

Background
MSc. in Mechanical Engineering, ETH

Riccardo

"The trainee programm is an amazing opportunity to widen my knowledge of different aspects of the energy world and develop personal skills that will help me to contribute to a more sustainable energy industry."

Function
Trainee Market Analysis

Background
MSc. in Electrical Engineering, ETH

Maria

"The trainee programm allowes me to have a direct impact on Axpo's position and approach to the energy industry transformation. With the power to make an inpact on something, new challenges and new responsibilities arise for me "

Function
Trainee Digital Business Transformation

Background
MSc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, IST Lisbon

Vivien

"By building up a company-wide network, I can gain comprehensive and interdisciplinary knowledge about the energy industry. This accelerates the acquisition of new skills and enhances my ability to exceed.​​"


Function

Trainee Energy Science ​

Background
MSc. in Mechnical Engineering, ETH

Jonathan

"As a Trainee, I am able to leverage my skill set and previous knowledge across different business areas at Axpo, while also learning a lot from the expertise around me. Challenging myself every day and building a solid network within the company is a great opportunity.​​"

Function
Trainee Nuclear Engineering ​

Background
MSc. in Nuclear Engineering, ETH

Lutz

"As a trainee at Axpo I have the possibility to face new challenges on a daily basis. This motivates me and encourages my drive to be innovative.​​"

 

Function
Trainee Project Management Nuclear​

Background
MSc. in Automatisierungstechnik, RWTH Universität Aachen

Corso

"The trainee program presents me with multiple challenges connecting weather to the energy industry. These challenges span the entire industry and push me to go the extra mile."

Function
Trainee Meteorology

Background
MSc. in Atmospheric and Climate Sciences, ETH

Philipp

"The trainee program allows me to work on challenging tasks in different functions and business units. This experience helps me to build a valuable skill set for future positions.​​"

Function
Trainee Energy Science ​

Background
MSc. in Energy Science and Technology, ETH

FAQ

Our tailored trainee program runs for 18 months. 

The trainee recruitment process starts in March/April and October of each year and interviews are held the following month.

We require candidates to hold a degree at bachelor's or master's level, ideally in one of the following fields: engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or economics.

The ideal trainee should want to join a challenging environment in the evolving energy industry. We expect you to be ambitious and to be an active member of our trainee community. You should be an analytical thinker who is up for some exciting and demanding challenges. We’re looking for strong communication skills, confidence and an ability to think outside the box. With high motivation to perform and an innovative mindset, you’re willing to take on responsibility and learn continuously.

The trainee recruitment process starts in March/April and October of each year and interviews are held the following month. In a next step, suitable candidates are invited to a Selection Day. This is an opportunity to meet your potential future supervisors and mentors (dates will be announced during the recruitment process).  

Our retention rate is 90% therefore your chances to stay with Axpo Group are quite high. However, we can’t make guarantees.

As a trainee, you get direct know-how and insights from experienced colleagues across the Axpo Group, and can develop your own skills through inspiring and challenging tasks. Axpo offers you freedom, flexibility and an open corporate culture where new ideas are welcome. At the same time, you can develop your own skills, tackle exciting challenges and take on responsibility. You’ll rotate through different departments in Switzerland or in other countries, giving you the chance to collaborate in diverse teams and build up a company-wide network. 

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