Summer Trainee, Strength Analysis

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 2025! 

About the role

As a summer trainee in Strength Analysis, you’ll be involved in real, hands-on research and development project related to Loviisa NPP ageing management. You’ll work on probabilistic fracture mechanical analyses of the Loviisa reactor pressure vessel and take responsibility for a prestudy in which the available analysis software tools (U.S. NRC OCA-P, FAVOR, FAVPRO) are compared.

This position is a great opportunity to gain practical experience and develop your skills in nuclear industry ageing management. The position is in the Materials & Strength team of Engineering & Projects (E&P) business area, located in Espoo, Finland.

About you

We expect you to be in the final stages of your higher university studies in the field of mechanical or structural engineering, including studies in applied mechanics. You are capable of working independently and solving problems, but you also thrive in a team environment. Your working style is independent, proactive, and solution-oriented.

We encourage you to apply for the position if you are:

• Pursuing a degree in mechanical or structural engineering, including studies in applied mechanics, and are in the final phase of your studies.
• Having a basic understanding of statistics and probability mathematics.
• Possessing good written presentation and reporting skills in both Finnish and English.
• Having some experience in strength analyses, especially in fracture mechanical analyses.
• Committed to your work, eager to contribute to the team’s success, and curious to learn new skills in technical engineering analyses.

We offer you

We offer you the opportunity to gain expertise in strength analyses related tasks in the nuclear energy sector and to be involved in the development of methods in the field. We support your professional development and provide the benefits of a well-known and respected company, comfortable office facilities, modern tools, and the support of a professional team.

We value our summer trainees and want to make your experience rewarding.

During the summer you will:

• Receive an introduction to your tasks and be supported by a team of strength analysis specialists, ensuring you have the guidance needed to succeed.
• Work with interesting and diverse tasks with real responsibility, such as participating in research and development projects related to Loviisa NPP ageing management, including probabilistic fracture mechanical analyses of the reactor pressure vessel.
• Enjoy a hybrid work model with flexible working hours, allowing you to balance remote and in-office work.
• Learn about our company, the energy industry, and the sustainable solutions that we are working with.
• Network with other trainees.
• Gain valuable experience, that can lead to a career with us. Many of our trainees continue after the summer, working part-time while continuing studies or as thesis worker.

Read more about 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 February 9th, 2025.  For further information about the role, please contact Petri Lemettinen, Manager, Materials & Strength, +358405305090 or by email petri.lemettinen@fortum.com.

Apply as soon as possible! We start reviewing applications and reaching out to suitable candidates already during the application period. The job ad will be closed as soon as the right candidate is found.

Our process includes an assessment test and an interview with the hiring manager.

The summer trainee period preliminary runs from May 12th to August 31st . Please indicate your availability in your application.

To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance and a health examination including drug testing.

Espoo office is a smoke-free workplace.

We are Fortum
Fortum is a Nordic energy company. Our purpose is to power a world where people, businesses and nature thrive together. We are one of the cleanest energy producers in Europe and our actions are guided by our ambitious environmental targets. We generate and deliver clean energy reliably and help industries to decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations in the Nordics comprise of efficient, CO2-free power generation as well as reliable supply of electricity and district heat to private and business customers. For our ~5 000 employees, we commit to be a safe, and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com