Programme duration
24 months
Locations
Essen, Germany /
Swindon, UK /
Singapore /
Chicago, US
Ready to learn everything there is to know about working at a leading European energy trading house?
From here, you’ll familiarise yourself with both financial and physical energy trading and get an understanding of how RWE operates as a company. You’ll be given significant exposure to all aspects of our value chain and get a taste of power plant optimisation, gas procurement or risk management.
You’ll choose four rotations within these business areas:
One of your rotations should be in a non-trading function to give you a broader and more holistic knowledge of our business.
Each rotation lasts 6 months.
| Durations | 24 months |
| Number of rotations | 4, each lasting 6 months |
| Start of programme | September 2026 |
| Company | RWE Supply & Trading |
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| Application period | 03.01.2026 - 09.02.2026 |
| Pre-selection period | until 13.03.2026 |
| Assessment centre | 26.03.2026 |
| Please note that the application deadline may be changed at short notice and we will no longer accept applications early on! | |
| Application period | 25.09.2025 - 17.10.2025 |
| Pre-selection period | until 21.11.2025 |
| Assessment centre | 02.12.2025 |
| Please note that the application deadline may be changed at short notice and we will no longer accept applications early on! | |
| Application period |
01.07.2025 - 03.09.2025 |
| Pre-selection period | until the end of September 2025 |
| Assessment centre | 09.10.2025 |
| Please note that the application deadline may be changed at short notice and we will no longer accept applications early on! | |
Unfortunately, we do not have any open positions to start in 2026.
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This strengths-based programme is designed specifically for graduates, letting you shape your own path and experience personalised learning in immersive work environments. You’ll find a mixture of online education, face-to-face workshops, on-the-job training and networking events where you will meet senior managers and the Board.
Your mentor and assigned buddy can help advise you on rotations and introduce you to industry experts so that you can explore all aspects of the energy value chain.
We were voted ‘Top Employer for Graduates to Work for in the Energy & Utilities Sector’ 2023/24 by TheJobCrowd – the only ranking based on graduate reviews. The majority of our graduates decide to work for us because we offer them the option of choosing their own rotations, allowing the opportunity to find out which business areas are best fit. At the same time, we allow you to live and work abroad, expand your intercultural skills and build up an internal global network.
Everything you need to thrive and secure a future worth looking forward to.
In-depth insights into various business segments and areas
Exciting energy-related tasks and complex international projects
A broad diverse network of RWE Graduates around the world
A comprehensive benefit package for your work-life balance
A tailored journey for your professional and personal growth
Promotion and career opportunities after completing your programme
Be curious, be brave and be yourself – hear from our teams what makes a great applicant.
“I feel that I'm valuing the teams because the projects they give me are not things you would give normally to a grad.”
“Why RWE? You can go abroad, you can work with diverse people and you can work on very interesting projects.”
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Get to know us better, get answers to your questions and learn where you can make an impact. No matter if you are still in High School, about to graduate from University or an experienced professional – we want to meet you.
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