Summer trainee, Nuclear Safety

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 in Nuclear Safety, you will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of topics and contribute to projects that support both the Loviisa nuclear power plant and new nuclear initiatives.

 Depending on your background, interests, and strengths, your tasks may include:

• Supporting functional design and safety requirements
• Working on safety and seismic classifications
• Assisting in safety analyses and preparing technical studies or reports
• Contributing to emergency and abnormal operating procedures
• Participating in activities related to new nuclear projects
• Developing a data visualisation tool for nuclear accident analysis

This role is ideal for students who want to learn about the nuclear industry and take steps toward building a career in the field. You will have opportunities to connect with other trainees, expand your network, and learn from the experienced professionals in a low-hierarchy, supportive environment.

Nuclear Safety is a part of Fortum’s Engineering & Projects (E&P) business area, located in Espoo, Finland. Our team has a wide range of different competencies which are utilized in supporting safe and efficient operations of the Loviisa nuclear power plant, our co-owned nuclear units, external nuclear customers, the development of new nuclear, and nuclear R&D activities in Fortum. 

About you

We’re looking for students in the early stages of their studies who are eager to learn more and contribute to our purpose: to power a world where people, businesses, and nature thrive together.

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

• Organized and meticulous, and you do not shy away from routine tasks. You work well within a team but are also capable of working independently.
• Pursuing a degree in the field of technology. Background in energy technology, power plant technology, mechanical engineering, or nuclear engineering is considered an advantage.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Finnish. Internal Loviisa related assignments are mostly done in Finnish, while English is used with the external customers.

We offer you

We offer you the chance to engage in fascinating tasks within the nuclear power industry and gain experience in nuclear safety design under the guidance of friendly colleagues. You will gain a comprehensive perspective on the nuclear power sector and have the opportunity to develop your skills in the energy industry in a versatile manner, which will be particularly beneficial if you are planning a career in the nuclear power industry.

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 your team. 
• Work with interesting and diverse tasks with real customer need.
• 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.
• Can 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 application through our recruitment tool by February 8, 2026.  For further information about the role, please contact Kaisu Leino (kaisu.leino@fortum.com). You can also call +358 40 7553658, but preferably suitable call time is agreed in advance via email.

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 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.

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

We are Fortum

Fortum is a Nordic energy company. Our purpose is to power a world where people, businesses and nature thrive together. Our power generation has one of the lowest specific CO₂-emissions in Europe and our actions are guided by our ambitious environmental targets. We generate and deliver energy reliably and help industries to decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations in the Nordics comprise of efficient, low-carbon power generation from renewable energy sources and nuclear sources, as well as reliable supply of electricity and district heat to private and business customers.