Graduates
Become part of our trainee community
We are currently recruiting our 15th trainee generation starting in April 2024. Become part and apply now as:
- Trainee Civil Engineering
- Trainee Energy Science
- Trainee Human Resources
- Trainee Eletrical Engineering Focus Nuclear Power
- Trainee Trading Support
- CKW: Trainee Digital Business
- CKW: Trainee Erneuerbare Energien
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.
Traineeship
Each year, 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 allows them to 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
Month
programme
Intakes
per year, every April and October
Assignments
in different divisions
percent
retention rate
Trainees
currently in the programme
possibilities
tailored to your interest
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.
What our Trainees say
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
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
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
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
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
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 Zurich
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
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 Zurich
Direct entry
Axpo operates along the entire value chain, from electricity production to sales and trading. This opens up a wide range of career opportunities for you. Have you completed your studies and already gained some practical experience? Axpo offers jobs with challenging tasks in a evolving and innovative working environment. Join us to contribute your skills to the energy transition.
