Graduates
One’s first job after graduation is something very special. Start with Axpo and get to know the diverse world of energy. You will be challenged and supported right from the beginning. Lay your professional foundation stone with Axpo and be part of the energy transition.
We are hiring
We’ll recruit the next Traineegeneration starting in April 2022. The recruitment process starts in autumn 2021.
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Traineeship
Each year, six university graduates from different fields of study are given the opportunity to participate in our tailored trainee programme. 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.
The traineeship in figures
Trainees
annually
Month
programme
Different
assignments
How you bring Axpo forward
.. by taking responsibility for projects and being a part of the trainee community.
.. by gaining insight into different departments and business areas, gathering valuable work experience and leaving your footprint. Attend our induction programme at Axpo Academy and get on-demand learning trough LinkedIn Learning and Datacamp.
.. by getting visibility and building up a company-wide network. Take advantage of the opportunity to be mentored by a top management executive as part of the Axpo mentoring programme.
How you score with us
You have a degree at 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 willing to go the extra mile.
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 bring a high willingness to take responsibility and to learn continuously.
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 programme 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).
The trainee programme start
The trainee programme has two intakes, in April and October. At the beginning of the programme trainees receive an introduction into the world of energy and are channelled onto the respective traineeship.
Trainees
Emanuel
"The trainee program not only presents me with exciting and challenging tasks in my field of expertise, but also allows me to gain a deeper insight into the company and the energy industry."
Function
Trainee Data Engineering / Science
Background
MSc in Mechanical Engineering at ETH
Fabienne
"The traineeship allows me on one hand to grow through exciting challenges in various finance functions and thus define my future career path. On the other hand, it also offers me the opportunity to be part of a sustainable development."
Function
Trainee Finance
Background
MSc. in Accountig and Finance, University of St. Gallen
Felipe
"The traineeship has allowed me to face challenging tasks and go the extra mile in different projects and to gain experience from a broad network of professionals."
Function
Trainee project management nuclear
Background
MSc in Mechanical Engineering at ETH
Nicolas
"The trainee program allows me to build a network that extends beyond a single department and acquire a broad set of skills. By leveraging these, I can help drive the energy industry towards a more efficient and sustainable future."
Function
Trainee Data Science and Engineering
Background
Msc. in Robotics, System and Control, ETH
Nathalie
"The traineeship is a great opportunity to gain hands on experience in different buissness units of Axpo. It also helps me to decide on my future career steps and to find the path I would like to continue on."
Function
Trainee Energy Science
Background
MSc in Material Science at ETH
Victoria
"The traineeship is a great opportunity to learn and take on challenging tasks from different teams. It gives me the chance to improve my own skills and use them to make a valuable impact."
Function
Trainee Data Science Trading
Background
MSc. in Applied Mathematics, ETH
Zachary Ter
"The trainee program opens the door to the energy world full of opportunities and exciting challenges. These can not only be leveraged to improve your own valuable skills, but also enable a personal contribution to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals."
Function
Trainee Finance
Background
MSc in Business and Economics at University of Basel
Trainee Alumni
Annina
"The flexibility of the traineeship allowed me to get insights into different divisions within a short amount of time and improve on a broad skills set."
Function
Junior Spot Trader
Background
MSc in Physics at ETH
Jordan
"Learning and making the most of the rare opportunity of the traineeship in a challenging business world come with going the extra-mile and exceeding the skills and knowledge I learned in my university. Giving the best of yourself is encouraged, valued and rewarded."
Function
Junior Quantitative Analyst
Background
MSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at EPFL
Kathrin
"Within the traineeship I could work on innovative and challenging projects, in which I could contribute and create added value for the company."
Function
Product Manager
Background
MSc in Mechanical Engineering at ETH
Sandro
"I had the chance to work in interdisciplinary projects, which gave me the chance to connect with diverse people and build-up a group-wide network."
Function
Digital Engineer
Background
MSc in Electrical Engineering at ETH
Trainee Alumni
Trainee Data Science Power
Renato
"Within the 18months, I had the chance to improve my knowledge about the energy industry with a focus on finance topics as well as improving several soft skills."
Function
Junior Project Manager Business Analytics
Background
MA in Banking & Finance at UZH
Trainee Alumni
Trainee Finance
Thomas
"As a Trainee I had the possibility to work on global projects, in which I could deep dive in different european energy markets. This allowed me to collaborate with different colleagues from Spain to Turkey."
Function
Lead Data Science Origination West & East Europe
Background
MSc in Quantitative Finance at ETH
Trainee Alumni
Trainee Trading
Kemal
"The traineeship paved the way to my current position, where I am actively shaping the future of energy for a more sustainable world."
Function
Controller Renewables
Background
MSc in Finance and Accounting at Imperial College London
Trainee Alumni
Trainee Finance
Samuel
"The traineeship gave me the chance to learn and broaden my horizon about the possibilities within Axpo, and that was how I chose my career direction."
Function
Junior Optimization Manager
Background
MSc in Energy Science and Technology at ETH
Trainee Alumni
Trainee Power
Basile
"The traineeship allowed me to visit and work in the Axpo offices across Europe as Madrid, Oslo, Genova, Milan and Lyon."
Function
Quantitative Researcher and Data Scientist
Background
MSc in Physics at ETH
Trainee Alumni
Trainee Data Science Trading
Direct entry
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