Trainee Smart Energy Grid - International Graduate Program (f/m/d)
E.ON SE
Hybrid, Permanent contract
Full time
Trainee Smart Energy Grid - International Graduate Program (f/m/d)
Job description
What we offer
As part of our E.ON International Graduate Program you will have the opportunity to discover and drive the E.ON Group with focus on Smart Energy Grids during 24 months. You can look forward to:
An unlimited employment contract
Individual guidance and support by a personal, self-selected mentor, a buddy, and HR
A customized learning journey consisting of joint one-week “Capability & Development Camps” every four months as well as training and coaching sessions according to your personal needs
Hands-on learning and expert guidance through exposure to a variety of business areas across about six placements, both national and international
The opportunity to build a group-wide and global network
Exciting tasks in diverse and international teams as well as within the trainee cohort
Work-life balance through hybrid working, flexible working hours, compatibility of family and career, as well as up to 20 working days workation
Corporate benefits, e.g. employee share program, E.ON pension scheme, employee discounts, special insurances, bicycle leasing (and much more)
For more details about the program (e.g. structure, salary, development opportunities after program) please check out our website.
What you can expect from us
As E.ON Energy Networks, we operate Europe’s largest distribution grids in 8 EU countries and all over Germany in an extremely dynamic environment. The Energy Grid segment is the backbone of the E.ON Group and employs the majority of E.ON‘s workforce. With many digital and innovative projects, you can drive the growth of E.ON‘s biggest department and shape the grid infrastructure of tomorrow.
- During the program, you’ll have the chance to work in different functional placements mainly across multifaceted Energy Networks departments (e.g. Digital & Innovation, Strategy, Business Development, Portfolio Management, Regulation)
- Besides, you’ll complete at least one cross-functional and one international placement
- Moreover, we offer you the opportunity to gain global insights into E.ON’s business with a focus on specific Energy Networks topics (e.g. digitisation and automation of grid connection processes, sustainable vegetation management) across Germany (see examples) and Europe (e.g. Malmö, Prague, Warsaw)
What we expect from you
- You have an above average Bachelor’s degree in (preferably Electrical) Engineering, IT, Business or Economics with at least 2 years of relevant working experience or a respective Master’s degree
- Enthusiasm for solvingenergy industry issues on an international scale with an either entrepreneurial, technical, political, innovative or financial mindset characterizes you
- You are fluent in English and have a good communication level in German, especially when working in German regional units
- Ideally you have gained international experience staying abroad in the form of exchange semesters, internships, or volunteer work
- Your initial hands-on experience in the energy, technical or digital sector would be ideal
- You can contribute with the ability to build meaningful relationships with relevant interfaces as well as strong interpersonal skills
- Strong solution- and customer-orientedthinking with high logical skills is what we are looking for to develop even further with you
An already existing residence and work permit for Germany are not necessarily required.
Inclusion
It is important to us that people with disabilities have access to a fair application process, providing them with an opportunity to shine. Therefore, our representative body for severely disabled people will be included in the process from an early stage. Please let us know via the application form if you require technical or organisational adjustments during the application process. We will strive to make the required aids available.
Should you not be able to apply online and want to speak someone in person, please contact your local recruiter.
What else you should know:
| Type of contract: | Permanent contract |
|---|---|
| Employment type: | Full time |
| Work Model: | Hybrid |
| Company: | E.ON SE |
| Job number: | 232076 |
| Application deadline: | 26/01/2025 |
Any questions?
Application process
1. Online application
Your online application is the first step in the process. Please create a profile to submit your application including the necessary attachments. You will receive feedback whether we can consider you for the next selection step within one week.*
Please note that we can only accept online applications.
2. Psychometric test
In the next step, we will invite you to take an online psychometric test. You will have one week to complete it. We will then get back to you within a week.
3. Get-to-know-you interview
We look forward to getting to know you better in a short Get-to-know-you interview where we share more details about the programme with you and answer any questions you may have. The Get-to-know-you interview takes place about four weeks after you receive feedback on the psychometric test.
4. Assessment and engagement event
At these virtual one-day events, we look forward to gaining further insights into your personality and skills. In turn, you will have the opportunity to get to know E.ON, the programme, and possible areas of work better. The event takes place about two to four weeks after the Get-to-know-you interview and is the final step in the application process.
Further information and dates for the assessment centres can be found further down on the website as soon as dates are set.
5. Job offer and contract
Ready to be a playmaker – Congratulations and welcome aboard! You will receive a job offer on the day of your assessment and engagement event.
* Timings provided in this section are estimates and may vary depending on application date and other factors.
We value and foster diversity
Society is diverse – just like our workforce. We’ve proved that fresh ideas and perspectives always emerge when an exciting blend of different people work together. That's why we work hard to become a diversity pioneer.
In 2008, we signed the German Diversity Charter. We are also a member of numerous national and international networks and initiatives that deal with various aspects of diversity.
And we also promote an inclusive culture internally. To name just two examples: In Germany, we run a mentoring programme to prepare female employees for leadership positions. We also launched the CEO Awards for Diversity & Inclusion in 2018. The awards support people and activities at E.ON who are committed to diversity and inclusion.
Insights from our trainees
What do our trainees say about the E.ON International Graduate Program?
Kununu
We have already received several awards for our commitment as an employer - including in the areas of women and family friendliness and as a "Top Company" from the employer rating platform kununu.
Hybrid Working
For the most part, we have a hybrid working model in place where we work partly in the office and partly from home, depending on the task. This supports your work-life balance and protects the environment. We value personal exchange just as much as digital opportunities for collaboration, and we’ll provide you with the equipment and digital tools you need to do your job well. Please contact your recruiter to learn more about the working options of your desired position.
E.ON is one of Europe's largest operators of energy networks and infrastructure and a provider of innovative energy solutions for around 48 million customers. Around 74,000 employees are constantly working to digitize the energy world, achieve net zero and connect everyone to good energy. To achieve this, we are focusing our actions on sustainability, digitalization, and growth. We strongly believe that differences make us stronger and welcome all people into our inclusive and diverse culture.
Together into a green energy future
Our benefits for you
As a trainee in the International Graduate Programme, you will gain insights into various business areas at E.ON. At the same time, you will also benefit from individual support. Further, we offer a number of benefits so that you can focus on your career development.
Permanent contract
Creating a sustainable and digital energy world is a long-term task. That’s why we offer you a permanent contract right from the start. Before the end of the programme, we will support you with planning your future within E.ON.
Groupwide placements
In cross-functional, national and international placements, you will gain wide-ranging insights into E.ON’s business and the chance to experience the energy world at face front. You will work in diverse and international teams and build a group-wide network.
Learning journey
You will benefit from a generalist, cross-functional learning journey in one of the best trainee programmes of the Dax40 companies.1 This includes comprehensive onboarding and several ‘Capability & Development Camps’, including training and coaching units, as well as a joint project with other trainees.1 5 Erfolgsfaktoren für herausragende Absolventen- Programme (digital8.ai) . This link refers to an external website that is not operated by E.ON. E.ON accepts no responsibility for the legality or content of the external website.
Individual support
Your personal mentor, your buddy, and your line managers will provide you with guidance through the course of the programme. You can rely on individual support that accelerates your personal and professional development.
Attractive salary
During your 24-month trainee period, you will receive a gross salary of €58,070 per year. At the end of your trainee period, you will have a permanent employment contract. You can then negotiate the exact amount of your salary with your future department.
