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Drive your career with an energy leader

Whether we’re delivering power to millions, trading in new areas across the globe or leading the rapid growth of offshore wind, RWE is at the forefront of the energy industry. But we wouldn’t be there without world-class IT.

Working in close partnership with leading technology companies, our IT functions drive efficiency and innovation across the whole of our business. Join our RWE IT Graduate Programme and you can be part of it, as you work alongside and collaborate with some of the brightest people in the field, using new, agile techniques and technologies.

Unlike our RWE Supply & Trading IT Developer Programme, which focuses more narrowly on coding and development, this more general IT programme will expose you to many different areas of our work – from security to project management, from RWE Supply & Trading to RWE Renewables and RWE AG.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll do four six-month placements of your own choosing, rotating through a broad range of RWE companies, including the youngest part of our business, RWE Renewables. Along the way, you’ll gain experience and insights into various IT functions while at the same time learning how we manage the overall IT strategy.

The aim is for you to thrive and grow as an IT professional. So throughout the programme, you will have the chance to work on real projects that could impact many different areas of our business including:

  • Infrastructure Management
  • IT Security
  • IT Project Management
  • Procurement Management
  • … and many more

What you’ll need to thrive

Are you passionate about IT, digital technologies and innovative solutions? Committed to building a career in the energy industry? Keen to learn, grow and take ownership and accountability? Then you could be just the kind of exceptional person we’re looking for. Some relevant work experience would be an advantage but is not essential. What you must have is:

  • Degree (BSc, MSc or PhD) to a high standard in any discipline
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Resilience
  • Hardworking attitude, whether operating independently or within a team
  • Excellent communication skills including fluent English or German (ideally both)

A culture that empowers you

We’ll give you the chance to shape your own career path, and offer the support you need to make it a success. You’ll be assigned an ex-graduate buddy and a senior mentor of your choice who can advise you on rotations and introduce you to key people within the business. We also offer a wide range of development opportunities, including networking events where you’ll get to meet senior managers and board members.

You’ll enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package including:

  • Company pension
  • Financial assistance when moving from your base location
  • International rotations in the UK, Germany, and possibly further afield
  • Flexible benefits, including discounts at shops
  • On-site gym

Any questions? rwestcareers@rwe.com or Julia Seelhöfer, T: +49 201 5179 2423

You can find out more about how we operate on LinkedIn and Instagram.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity.

Application deadline 19th December. 

Please be aware that the application deadline may be changed at short notice, and we will no longer accept applications.

Please note that it is mandatory to upload your CV and cover letter in English. You will need to submit these as one document to apply. Furthermore, your CV should include your recent university and A-Level (or equivalent) grades.

About us

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH has around 1,600 employees from more than 50 countries and is the international trading house for RWE. We are active on Europe’s largest energy trading floor in Essen as well as in London, New York and Prague. On growth markets outside Europe, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, we are the hub for electricity, gas, biomass, raw materials and emission certificates. We provide large industrial companies and trading partners with energy supply solutions and risk management concepts. We also ensure commercial optimisation of the RWE power stations, operate storage for natural gas and market renewable energy generated by RWE Renewables. Our innovative solutions pave the way to the future of energy – and to a sustainable life.