International Trainee - Environmental Specialist
Vattenfall AB · Göteborg
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- Company
- Vattenfall AB
- Location
- Göteborg
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Posted
- September 17, 2026
About this job
I feel like we are the change the company wants to see.” Your role as a Trainee – Environmental Specialist You will join Waste & Environment West, a team that supports Vattenfall's businesses with environmental expertise across hydropower, nuclear power, new nuclear, wind power and heat. In this role, you will contribute to environmental assessments, permitting activities and environmental coordination in projects and operational activities. You will collaborate with environmental specialists, project teams, technical experts and authorities, while gradually taking on more responsibility as your knowledge grows. This is an opportunity to develop your expertise in environmental management and environmental legislation while bringing a fresh perspective to the environmental challenges connected to the energy transition. Your responsibilities: Support environmental specialists with environmental matters in projects and operational activities across several of Vattenfall's business areas. Contribute to environmental assessments, environmental plans, permit processes and environmental documentation. Help review environmental legislation and regulatory requirements. Participate in environmental coordination, environmental risk assessments and chemical-related matters. Collaborate with colleagues, specialists and authorities across different energy technologies. Qualifications Your qualifications as a Trainee - Environmental Specialist Academic background in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related field. Basic knowledge of environmental legislation, permitting processes, regulatory requirements or environmental management. Experience of environmental matters in projects, permitting processes or interaction with authorities is considered an advantage. This experience may have been gained through a thesis project, internship, student employment or an early-career role. Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English, both written and spoken. You should also recognize yourself in Enjoying collaboration with colleagues from different disciplines and building strong relationships across teams and stakeholders Being comfortable navigating changing priorities and new challenges Working in a structured and careful way when handling documentation, environmental requirements and stakeholder communication Being curious and motivated by learning how environmental considerations are applied across different energy technologies. Whether you aspire to become an energy specialist, project manager, digital expert, engineer or future leader, the International Trainee Programme offers opportunities to explore your potential and build a meaningful career. As Cato, a former International Trainee based in Amsterdam, mentions, “I feel we are part of leading the change in the energy transition. At Vattenfall we can contribute by adding our individual competencies and core values. I learn how to build relations and be resilient in an international organization.” To be considered for our t
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