Shaping the digitalisation
of the future
As a global player, RWE is a pioneer in the European energy market. We owe this leading position not least to our IT and Infrastructure & Provider Management (IPM) divisions, whose innovative technologies keep us on a successful course.
What are we still missing? Your technical skills and fresh ideas!
As part of our graduate programme, you will get to know the IT & IPM divisions of the RWE Group first hand, and be able to put your expertise to full use. With on-the-job training and a balanced mix of online learning, face-to-face workshops and technical training, we prepare you for the challenges of the future.
Key facts and figures
Duration: Two years
Start date: September 2022
Locations: Essen & Swindon with option of rotations in Cologne & London
Rotations: Four six-month placements
You can choose between departments such as:
- Infrastructure Management
- IT Security
- Project Management
- Procurement Management
… new placements to choose from are added every year!
What you can offer
- Passion for the IT and energy industry
- A degree (BSc, MSc or PhD) with an IT focus such as Computer Science, Business Informatics or Mathematics
- Excellent communication skills with fluent English
- IT skills and strong competency for numbers and analytics
- Strong team-working skills and a confident and sociable manner
- Commercial aptitude and entrepreneurial skills
- The ability to learn quickly
- Desire to take accountability
- Willingness to relocate plus flexibility and mobility to travel to multiple locations
- Relevant work experience (desirable but not essential)
Any questions? Take a look at our FAQ!
Real benefits
Tailored to your needs!

Excellent
work-life balance

International & diverse
working culture

Travel opportunities &
location change

Complimentary
drinks & fruit basket

Canteen

Individual
training courses

Attractive
salary & bonuses
Your application process
- 1
Application phase
- 2
Online recruitment test
- 3
Video interview
- 3
Assessment centre
Applications for our 2022 IT Graduate Programme are now closed, but we would welcome you to register your interest for our 2023 IT Graduate Programme.
We would like to reassure students that, amidst the current Covid-19 pandemic, we are still hiring for all our graduate programmes. Recruitment processes will be completed online during this unprecedented time and once you have applied, we will ensure you receive all relevant information regarding your application.
Contact us
Our RWEST Graduate Recruitment Team
Julia Seelhöfer
Finance, IT & IT Developer
T +49 201 5179 2423
M +49 152 54806399
Paul Roberts
Commercial & General Business
T +44 1793 475172
M +44 7867 370986
… or send us an e-mail to our RWEST Careers Inbox!