Graduate Programmes

Graduate Programme

Challenge yourself and grow into a career with real impact. Build a career with impact

Are you looking to start your career straight after your studies? Our Graduate Programmes give you the opportunity to challenge yourself and discover a path into the world of energy. If you already have your trajectory in mind – then join us directly in a junior position.

And, if you’re not quite sure, you can explore our different teams and see what sparks your imagination.

Our graduate programmes

Our Graduate Programmes are designed for early-career professionals looking for a way into the energy sector. Depending on your interests and studies, you have various options across our group companies:

• Business Transformation & Strategy Graduate Programme
• Commercial Graduate Programme
• Energy Transformation Graduate Programme
• Engineering Graduate Programme
• Finance Graduate Programme
• HR Graduate Programme
• IT Developer Graduate Programme
• IT Graduate Programme
• Renewables International Graduate Programme

If you’re looking for direct entry after graduation, you can start in a junior position with us.

Benefits & rewards for graduates at RWE

• A wide network of support – grow and learn with colleagues from across the Group
• Excellent growth opportunities – explore development options as you build your career
• Employee events – connect with other industry professionals and teams at social events
• Sports & social clubs – explore a different kind of energy with colleagues
• Attractive pensions scheme – get set up for a future you can look forward to
• Your own choice of rotations – devise your own path through the industry
• Open & friendly work environment – enjoy a workplace that’s anything but stereotypical
• Individualised progress – find unique mentorship and training for every step of the way
• Responsibility – make valuable contributions and have your voice heard
• Training & development – learn from industry experts at the forefront of the energy revolution
• Career growth – continue developing long after completing the Graduate Programme
• Hybrid working model – our hybrid working model combines working in the office with working from home

Application process

The application process takes up to 12 weeks and usually includes the following steps:

• Online application: Once you have found a suitable graduate programme, apply exclusively online using the “Apply now” button in the respective job description. If you have all the documents ready, the application process only takes 3-5 minutes. Immediately after uploading your application, you will receive an automated confirmation of receipt.
• Selection: Generally you will receive initial feedback from us within two weeks after your application. The next steps in the application process are usually online test, (time-shifted) video interview, assessment centre. After completing each step successfully, you’ll be invited to the next one. The order of the steps may vary.
• Company medical examination: Some graduate programmes require a medical examination. You’ll be informed in due course.
• Contract: If it suits both parties, we will be happy to make you an offer and send you the contract. Please send it back as soon as possible. The entire process typically takes up to 12 weeks.

Awards

Our numerous employer awards show: There are no empty promises at RWE.

FAQs

When can I apply?

The application process depends on the respective graduate programme. Please refer to the detail pages for more information. You can apply for direct entry at any time. As long as the position is advertised, the application process is not yet completed.

Until when can I apply?

The application deadline for our graduate programmes also depends on the respective programme. However, we recommend that you submit your application as early as possible. Due to the high popularity of our programmes, we may have to close the application period earlier. Some direct entry positions also have a deadline. You can find this in the respective job description on our job board.

Where will my place of work be?

The respective work location is always stated in the job description. For some positions, you can choose where you want to work. This is especially the case for positions where the teams work at different (often international) locations. For our graduate programmes, a base location is agreed for contractual purposes. Depending on the programme, the location may vary. Take a look at the job description to find out more.

What kind of recruitment test is it?

The recruitment tests used may differ. You are welcome to find out more on the programme details pages or ask the respective contact person.

Ready to apply for our Graduate Programmes?

Get started on an energy career in business – right from day one.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.