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Company Description

Are you a student who wants to use your knowledge and ideas to help influence the transition to a fossil-free society? Then you should apply for a summer job with us!

The summer jobs at Vattenfall offer you as a student the opportunity to gain experience and insight into what it is like to work at a large Swedish energy company. At Vattenfall, we work to ensure that everyone can choose fossil-free ways to transport, produce, and live. You will meet people with different experiences who can contribute to your development and network. If you have a summer break from your ongoing studies, you can apply for a summer job with us. We look forward to your application!

Vattenfall Hydropower is responsible for Vattenfall's 90 hydropower plants and about 300 dams in the Nordic region. We have about 500 employees in Sweden and Finland, with our headquarters in Luleå. The renewable electricity production from hydropower is a prerequisite for creating a climate-smart and fossil-free society, where we play an important role as enablers for the sustainable energy systems of the future. Our production corresponds to about 25% of Sweden's total electricity needs. To deliver high availability in our production, we must constantly challenge ourselves, develop our working methods, and take advantage of digital opportunities. You will be an important part of that work.

About the Role

As a temporary production technician during the summer period, you will work with operation and maintenance tasks at the power station to ensure that the facilities are available for energy production. The role provides practical experience of the daily operations of hydropower and insight into how the operation is kept stable and safe.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct rounds in the facility
• Participate in periodic maintenance work at the power stations
• Contribute to keeping the facilities in good technical condition and able to produce energy safely and efficiently

The work is particularly suitable for students in hydropower technology, electrical engineering, or energy technology, and provides a valuable opportunity to see the operations in practice and build relevant experience for the future.

Requirements

Mandatory

• Ongoing studies
• Good knowledge of Swedish

Preferred

• Studies at a university, college, or vocational school
• Focus on hydropower
• High school education in electrical or energy fields
• Good knowledge of English

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is confident, stable, and has good self-awareness. In stressful situations, you remain calm, have a realistic perspective, and focus on the right things. You collaborate well with others, communicate attentively, and resolve conflicts constructively. You are eager to contribute ideas and new working methods and have the ability to implement innovative thinking in practice in a way that creates results.

Additional Information

If you want to know more about the position, contact the hiring manager Therese Beckman, [email protected]

If you want to know more about the recruitment process, contact the recruiter Isabelle Westerlind, [email protected]

Union representatives for the summer job are Anneli Jönsson Ledarna, Samuel Jernlif Unionen, Magnus Nilsson Akademikerna, and Anders Karlström SEKO. All can be reached through Vattenfall's switchboard at 08-739 50 00.

The position is located at Midskogs power station and will run from June 15 to August 28, 2026.

How to Apply

Prepare a CV; it is important that your CV clearly states your education, relevant experiences, and place of residence. No applications will be accepted via email.

Does this sound like a summer job for you? We look forward to your application by February 22, 2026!

We are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and strive to be good role models in terms of diversity. Vattenfall actively works to ensure that all employees have the same opportunities and rights regardless of age, ethnic or cultural background, gender identity, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or disability. Read more about how we work with diversity and inclusion here.

Vattenfall Hydropower is part of Sweden's critical infrastructure, and many of our positions are security classified. If the position you are applying for is security classified, in accordance with the Security Protection Act, a background check and security interview will be conducted before employment.