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.

Tip: Set up a job subscription on our job portal so that you don't miss any job openings.

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, 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

6 {{ value }}

Trainees

annually

18 {{ value }}

Month

programme

3 {{ value }}

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

 

Trainee blog

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. Find your next career step below. 

Axpo

Have you completed your studies and already gained some practical experience? Axpo offers jobs with responsible tasks in a challenging and innovative working environment. Join us to contribute to the energy transition.

CKW

Also in our subsidiary CKW you can start your career.

Our jobs - your next career step

Axpo employs over 5300 people in more than 150 different job profiles. With such a wide range of opportunities, there is sure to be an inspiring new challenge for you, whether you are an experienced professional or just starting out in your career. Apply via our job portal. We look forward to learning more about your skills, experience and motivation. It's up to you - make the difference!