Summer Trainee, IT Service Management

Are you ready to power the future with a summer job at the heart of the energy industry? Apply now and join us for an impactful summer 2026! 

About the role

As a Summer Trainee, you will gain hands-on experience and develop practical skills in IT Service Management. In this role, you will work with modern Enterprise Service Management tools and practices in a supportive, collaborative environment. This role is well-suited for students looking to gain practical experience and insight into professional IT processes.

About you

We hope that you apply for the position if you are:

• Pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• Have basic understanding of IT Service Management concepts.
• Interested in IT reporting and data handling.
• Clear and structured in your writing (for documentation and Knowledge Base articles).
• Proactive, willing to learn with the ability to work independently.
• Committed to the work you do, contribute to the team’s success and curious to learn new skills with IT professionals across different teams.
• Fluent in written and spoken English, as we are working in an international environment.
• Basic knowledge of ServiceNow will be considered a plus.

We offer you

• A meaningful role where you get practical experience in IT Service Management, working with modern tools in a supportive environment.
• Comprehensive onboarding and support from experienced professionals.
• A flexible and hybrid working model.
• Networking opportunities with other trainees and Fortum professionals.

We value our summer trainees and want to make your experience rewarding. Many of our trainees continue after the summer, working part-time while continuing studies or as a thesis worker. You can read more about the Summer Energy, our recruitment process and previous summer trainees’ experiences here.

Interested?

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, send your CV through our recruitment tool by March 15th 2026.  For further information about the role, please contact: Kirsi Heikura, Director IT Optimization Services via email kirsi.heikura@fortum.com.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible! We will start reviewing applications already during the application period. The job ad will close as soon s the right candidate is found.

Our recruitment process may vary depending on the role, but here’s what you can expect:

• Please apply only with your CV/Resume.
• We use screening questions in the application form to ensure candidates meet the must-have requirements.
• For many roles, we include a digital assessment tool (Assessio) early in the process to make the process fair and unbiased, considering the high volume of applications.
• Some applicants are invited to interviews either via Teams or in person, this stage includes at least one interview with the hiring manager.

The summer trainee period typically runs from May to September.

We are Fortum

Fortum is a Nordic energy company. We generate and deliver reliable energy to our customers and the Nordic energy system while at the same time helping industries decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations comprise efficient and best-in-class low-carbon power generation, customer services, and heating and cooling. Fortum’s power generation is already 99% from renewable or nuclear sources with one of the lowest specific CO2-emissions in Europe. We are guided by our ambitious SBTi-validated emission reduction targets on our way towards net-zero by 2040. For our ~4,500 employees, we commit to be a safe and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com