Switzerland

Energy

Engineering

Axpo is driven by a single purpose – to enable a sustainable future through innovative energy solutions. As Switzerland's largest producer of renewable energy and an international leader in energy trading and the marketing of solar and wind power, we combine the experience and expertise of more than 5000 employees driven by a passion for innovation, collaboration and impactful change. Through cutting-edge technologies, we innovate to meet the evolving needs of our customers in over 30 countries across Europe, the US and Asia.

Interested in working with Axpo?🔋⚡️ We offer a variety of roles across our services. ✨ Ready to create the energy future? Apply now and join us at Axpo! 🌱🚀

Faces of Axpo

English

Axpo is Switzerland’s largest producer of renewable energy and an international leader in energy trading and commercialisation. Join us as we take you on a journey through Axpo’s many exciting activities!  
As former trainees, we had the unique opportunity to explore the full breadth of the energy world: from commodity trading to the Swiss electricity grid, from building solar plants to optimising battery storage. Now, in our first permanent roles, we’re diving even deeper—working on innovative projects and growing into our fields of expertise.  
We’re excited to share our experiences, insights, and learnings with you. Let us take you behind the scenes!

Business engineering

Civil engineering

Computer science

Electrical engineering

Environmental studies and forestry

Materials science and engineering

Mathematics

Mechanical engineering

Business administration and economics

Bachelor

Master

ETHZ - ETH Zurich

EPFL - EPF Lausanne

FHNW - Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz

University of Zürich

ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften

University of Basel

From Trading Floors to Solar Fields: Our Axpo Journey

Ever wondered how recruitment really works at an international energy company? Join our interactive online livestream for an open and honest exchange with Axpo’s recruitment experts. We’re not here for a long presentation – instead, we want to answer your most pressing questions!
With over 7,000 professionals in 30+ countries, Axpo has extensive experience in global recruitment. Our specialists will share genuine insights into how hiring works at large companies and what truly matters in applications and interviews – always transparent and at eye level.
Take this chance to interact with our team, ask your questions, and discover what everyday life at Axpo is really like. Ready to play your part in the energy transition? Don’t miss out – tune in and see how you could become part of our global story!


Finance

Systems science

Universität St. Gallen

Step into the World of Tomorrow’s Energy with Axpo!

Dive into the future of energy!
Axpo invites you to an exclusive online livestream where we’ll share insights into our global recruitment processes. With over 7,000 employees across 30+ countries and a diverse range of professions, we are pioneers in the energy sector.
Discover how we identify, nurture, and integrate talent into our dynamic and inclusive corporate culture. What does it take to become the Chosen Person? Our recruitment experts will provide valuable information on CV screening, the essential components of an effective application, and tips for acing interviews.
Seize this opportunity to connect with our experts and gain exclusive insights into everyday life at Axpo. Do you already have an idea of how you want to contribute to the energy transition? Don’t miss your chance to join us and become part of our global energy movement!


Navigating Your Future: Insights into Recruitment at Axpo

Join me as I share the journey of turning theory into practice, navigating the challenges, successes and surprises of stepping into the industry. From MINT student to Energy Science Trainee, and ultimately building code as a quantitative analyst in the battery team at Axpo Group, I'll reveal how each step shaped my career path.

Astronomy

Biology

Chemical engineering

Chemistry

Earth sciences

Life sciences

Physics

Space sciences

Agriculture

Medicine

From theory to practice: My path from student to engineer

Immerse yourself in the future of energy!

Axpo opens the gates to an exclusive online livestream where we provide insights into our global recruiting processes. With over 6,000 employees in 30+ countries and currently more than 150 different professions, we are pioneers in the energy industry.

Learn how we discover and promote talents and integrate them into our diverse and dynamic corporate culture. Find out what your career at Axpo could look like and how you can become part of our global energy revolution.

Take advantage of the opportunity to network with our recruiting experts and gain exclusive insights into everyday life at Axpo. Already have an idea of how you would like to contribute to the energy future? Don’t miss out and join the presentation.

From application to employment - how to ace your next recruitment process

German

Innovation vorantreiben – von der Entwicklung zur Realisierung 

Treffe uns zum Career Bite, bei dem wir dir das innovative Projekt «TURCU» vorstellen. Erfahre, wie Axpo die Energienutzung zwischen den Stauanlagen Sta. Maria, Nalps und Curnera optimiert hat, indem sie eine Wasserkraftturbine anstelle des Druckminderers zwischen Nalps und Curnera auf über 1900 m.ü.M. installiert hat. Das Ergebnis? Ein beeindruckender Zusatzgewinn von 8-10 GWh oder 1600 versorgte 4-Personen Haushalte! 

Thomas Gaal (M. Eng.), Leiter Technik Kraftwerke Axpo Hydroenergie, stellt dir dieses spannende Projekt von der Idee bis zur Realisierung vor und beantwortet deine Fragen zum Thema Hydroenergie. Erfahre mehr über spannende Karrieremöglichkeiten sowie innovative Vorhaben, die dich schon bald auf deinem beruflichen Weg begleiten könnten. 

Wo siehst du dein persönliches Potential in der Welt der erneuerbaren Energien? Melde dich zum Career Bite an und teile deine Ideen mit uns am virtuellen Tisch!

Entdecke dein Energiepotential bei Axpo!

Axpo is Switzerland’s largest producer of renewable energy and an international leader in energy trading and the commercialization of solar and wind power. Today we set the course of tomorrow's electricity supply. In the current context with high and volatile prices in the energy market, risk management has become even more complex and important. 

Do not miss the presentation of Vlata Komaric, Head Quantitative Risk Management and Cedric Rashid, Senior Financial Risk Manager about managing risk in a world of sustainable energy and how Axpo manages to be one of the worldwide best energy traders. 

Join the presentation and learn more about Axpo’s risk management and our exciting career opportunities. Maybe you will be our next Risk Manager. 

How do you manage risk in a world of sustainable energy? 

Do you have any questions about your CV, job interviews or recruitment processes? Then don't miss the opportunity to clarify these with Axpo's HR experts Luca Brugnano and Raphael Wildi. 

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Architecture and design

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History

Human physical performance and recreation

Journalism, media studies and communication

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Literature and arts

Luxury and fashion

Marketing

Military sciences

Other

Philosophy

Political science

Psychology

Public administration

Religion

Sociology

Transportation

Axpo - Ask the Recruiter

Place of Study

ETH Zurich

University of Zurich

EPFL 

University of Lugano

Paul Scherrer Institute

Continuous innovation is a crucial driver of the new Axpo strategy: Fewer routine tasks, less administration and fewer errors through automation. Using the opportunities offered by digitalization while moving forward on a journey through the world 4.0 has become the new default. The active pursuit of a dynamic energy market lays the foundations for Axpo’s activities along the entire energy value chain. With pilot projects like the first digital power plant in Switzerland Axpo stays at the pulse of innovation. In this talk, you will catch a glimpse behind the scenes of the prevalent innovation topic from Annina, Thomas and Gaudenz.

Axpo goes digital

Axpo is digital! Taking advantage of the digital transformation to create added value is an important opportunity for us. How do we use these structural changes to increase our competitiveness, use the latest technologies and simplify day-to-day business? Mathias and Emanuel, will provide a glimpse behind the scenes of digitalization in the areas of hydro power plants and power distribution in this livestream. Learn more about the first digital power plant in Switzerland and how we use drones and roboters to reach new efficiency levels. Discover the digital wolrd of Hydro 4.0 and Grid 4.0 at Axpo.

Digitalizing the energy sector

Career start after your studies as trainee at Axpo. //n The first job after graduation is something very special. Start with us and get to know the diverse world of energy. You will be challenged and supported right from the start. Lay your professional foundation stone with us and help shape the future of energy. Each year, six university graduates from different fields of study are given the opportunity to participate in our tailored trainee programme. The traineeship gives you interesting insights into the energy industry. Gain valuable work experience through challenging project tasks and active participation in daily business. During 18 months you will prepare yourself for your professional future in a practice-oriented way.

Insights into the Axpo Traineeship

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