Summer Trainee, Wind & Solar Asset Management

Job Description

Industry: Utilities
Seniority for this role: Internship
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 The Construction and Operation -department takes responsibility for the construction and asset management of all solar and wind projects at Fortum. The department is divided into three teams; Construction, Asset Management & Asset Integrity and Optimisation (AIO). As an Asset Management summer trainee in the Asset Management team, you will collaborate with your department colleagues and support the asset managers on the daily operational work. The tasks will vary and you will have the possibility to work with several aspects of the team’s daily work, including technical and commercial aspects, as well as EHSSQ (Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality) and stakeholder related topics depending on the needs. Tasks can also involve supporting the process and tool improvement related activities. You will also have the opportunity to work with other teams in the Wind & Solar organization at Fortum; the Strategy and Commercialisation -department, Engineering & Technology -department, as well as the country-specific development teams, based on the need. The position is based at the Fortum HQ in Espoo, and you will be reporting to the Head of Asset Management. About You You are passionate about renewable energy and the energy transition. You are in the final stage of your master’s degree in engineering, economics, or other relevant field. You have a good understanding of the energy industry and especially renewables, while experience in project development, engineering, construction, and/or operation within wind and/or solar is highly advantageous. You have at least a basic business understanding and are proactive with the ability to handle multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously. You are a team player, a quick learner, have great communication skills in a multi-cultural setting, and adapt easily to a dynamic working environment. You are an open-minded individual with a sense of humour and great social skills. You bring new ideas to the table, have a drive to develop ways of working further, and have an eye for details, but you are still able to keep the big picture in focus. Fluency in the working language English is critical, while additional language skills are highly valued (especially Finnish, Swedish or Norwegian). 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. 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. 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 Marika Aaltonen (marika.aaltonen@fortum.com). 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. The summer trainee period typically runs from May to September. 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 Show more Show less