Trainee (m/w/d) Are you a recent graduate and eager to kick-start your career in the energy sector? TenneT's 18-month traineeship offers you a unique opportunity to have an impact on the energy transition while gaining hands-on experience across multiple departments. With a tailored development plan, job rotations and exposure to innovative projects, this traineeship is a fast track to exciting positions at TenneT Your profile and background Educational Background - You have recently completed a university degree in a relevant field and are eager to start your career in the energy sector Interest in the Energy Transition - You are passionate about the challenges and opportunities presented by the energy transition and are motivated to contribute to the future of sustainable energy systems Open‑minded and Curious - You are excited about learning various aspects of TenneT's operations, from technical innovations to societal and environmental issues, and are ready to take on cross‑functional roles Language skills - German & English on professional level is essential Flexibility and Mobility - You are comfortable with working at various TenneT locations and are open to travel for work, both within Germany and internationally Relevant Experience - Previous experience in internships, vocational training, or part‑time work in a relevant field is a plus, as it will help you hit the ground running during your traineeship Your contribution to TenneT The best way to start your career in the energy sector is starting the International Trainee Program at TenneT. In this program you get the chance to work in different fields of interest, work on your personal growth and development, get to know TenneT from various positions and make an impact in the energy transition. Our 18‑month, individual tailored entry and development program offers you a chance to drive your own career across three key areas: As a trainee, you will take on meaningful and responsible projects that directly contribute to the energy system of the future. With TenneT's wide range of departments and international presence, you'll gain a holistic understanding of the energy sector. You will have the flexibility to explore different areas of the company, such as project management, engineering, or market design, and build a broad network. Our program also opens doors for international rotations, either within TenneT or with one of our European partners, giving you an unparalleled learning experience across borders. Our traineeship is all about personal growth, but also about collective learning. Throughout your traineeship, you will engage with your fellow trainees, collaborate on cross‑functional projects, and participate in knowledge‑sharing events. As a trainee, you will work at the heart of the energy transition, operating the high‑voltage transmission grid that powers millions of homes and businesses. In this role, you will collaborate with national and international partners to integrate renewable energy, ensuring a sustainable and secure energy future. A 37‑hour week with flexible working hours without fixed times and home office options allow you to organise your work individually. Our external partners also provide you with support services for various phases of life - for example, in matters relating to household services or care and career. Payment & more Attractive remuneration and social benefits. We offer great benefits such as a salary based on our Collective Labour Agreement, an annual bonus and an excellent pension scheme. Because we think it is important that you are healthy and feel good, we offer all kinds of great extras: we provide various opportunities to work out via our Always Energy program which offers a wide range of opportunities to indulge in sports (organised training for different sports, competitions and events). Technology & Innovation Modern working environment. For this reason, we expressly encourage qualified women to apply. We also welcome applications from people without German citizenship. If you indicate your (severe) disability in your application, we will forward your application to our representative for disabled persons so that they can support your application in accordance with paragraph 178 SGB IX. The AI serves exclusively as a supporting and recommending tool to make our processes even faster and more efficient. TenneT is a leading European grid operator. In our role as the first cross‑border Transmission System Operator (TSO) we design, build, maintain and operate over 25,000 kilometres of high‑voltage electricity grid in the Netherlands and large parts of Germany, and facilitate the European energy market through our 17 interconnectors to neighbouring countries. We are one of the largest investors in national and international on‑shore and off‑shore electricity grids, with a turnover of EUR 9.