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Siemens Energy Graduate Program

If you’re ready to get hands-on experience working on solutions that directly impact climate change and drive the energy transformation, then the Siemens Energy Graduate Program is for you. The Siemens Energy Graduate Program is a two-year experience for recent master’s and doctoral graduates that includes three eight-month assignments designed to help you develop and strengthen your knowledge and skills while building a successful career with Siemens Energy. You’ll get the support you need to leverage innovative technologies, gain access to extensive energy experience, and help achieve an ambitious strategy to drive the energy transition.

When you join our Graduate Program, you become a part of Siemens Energy. You get to share our purpose in energizing society by supporting customers with transitioning to a more sustainable world. You will work on real global issues and help create solutions that directly make an impact.

We are looking for talented and ambitious recent graduates from all backgrounds who will help us shape the future of energy and our company. Here, you’ll build your career with one of the world’s leading organizations in the energy technology industry, and work with a team that shares an uncompromised passion to make a global impact. The next wave will start in September 2024. We will start accepting applications in mid November/December 2023.

As part of the Siemens Energy team, you’ll be contributing to one of the biggest challenges in the world. Our program will help you focus your human energy, create solutions with your colleagues and work with experts across the globe to energize society. You have spent a lot of time studying–now is the time to get the support needed to make an impact.

Hear what our Graduate Program alumni have to say about their experience.   

Here are a few highlights about the program: 

• You will work on three challenging projects (each project is eight months for a total of 24 months / two years).
• You’ll be actively integrated into the day-to-day business of your project teams, assuming full responsibility for the tasks assigned to you.
• You will be assigned a mentor and shadow a role or position you are interested in.
• You will network with peers and business leaders and take part in the graduate training modules with access to tools to help you grow.

Looking for additional information about the Siemens Energy Graduate Program? Here are some of our most frequently asked questions. 

What types of candidates are we looking for?

We're looking for ambitious master’s and doctoral graduates or equivalent (up to one year ago and relevant to the role) seeking the opportunity to engage in challenging projects that contribute to making sustainable, reliable and affordable energy possible now, and for the future.

As an ideal applicant, you are driven, motivated, open-minded and focused on delivering results. You are also proactive toward owning important projects and driving your own development. You have the courage and honesty to challenge yourself, embrace your strengths, and build upon them.

A minimum of three months of international experience achieved through studying and/or working is required.

Additionally, significant practical work experience up to 36 months through internships, working student activities, or employment is required. 

Candidates must have excellent English acumen to work in a multi-cultural environment and be flexible and mobile during the program.

What is the typical recruitment/interview process?

Once you have submitted your application, the Siemens Energy Talent Acquisition team will review resumes and candidate qualifications. If your resume seems to be a good match for our Graduate Program, you will be invited to take an online assessment. Upon successful and qualified completion of the assessment, you will be invited to an “on demand video interview” where you record and submit the answers to our questions. The last step in our process will be a case study followed by an interview. Siemens Energy will guide you along all steps of the process.

When should I apply?

We have opportunities across the globe and will start accepting applications mid November/December 2023. Stay tuned!

What is the role of the mentor?

Your mentor plays an important role in the Siemens Energy Graduate Program as they support and guide you throughout the experience. Together, you will decide which assignments you’ll support depending on your interest, personal development, and business need. Additionally, your mentor will provide advice and feedback and support your overall developemtnatl activities.

What countries offer the Siemens Energy Graduate Program?

The Siemens Energy Graduate Program is a global program which means opportunities are available in several countries around the world. We accept applications from all countries, from candidates of all nations because we believe that diversity of thought comes from all over.

What is my employee status as a member of the Siemens Energy Graduate Program?

Being part of the Siemens Energy Graduate Program means you’re a Siemens Energy employee with a regular permanent employment contract. The conditions of this contract depend on local requirements and regulations. The Graduate Program is not an internship program.

Is the assignment abroad mandatory?

Yes, but we need to be flexible based on country-pandemic restrictions and visa regulations. As a global company, the assignment abroad will give you more exposure to our culture. We’ll support you in selecting the best destination for your assignment abroad so you can get the most out of it. Due to Covid circumstances and regulations, we may need to adapt and find adaptive solutions.

Can I choose the area I will be working in?

Yes, we encourage you to apply to the specific job position you are interested in. We try to match your interests and qualifications to the demands coming from the business. Siemens Energy offers job positions in the the following areas: Assurance, business development/sales management, cybersecurity, digitalization, engineering, environmental management, finance, industrial/mechanical/electrical/software engineering, IT, marketing, operations, production and manufacturing, performance controlling and business development, product life cycle management, sales, and project management. Click here to see all opportunities.

What kind of role could I expect after the program?

This depends on your performance and interests during the program. You’ll discuss this with your manager and mentor throughout and they will support you in your transition once the program comes to an end. You may be offered a position in your home organization, home country or abroad, based on availability.

Will I get to meet and work with peers?

Every graduate is paired with an alumni who will share their lessons learned and be a resource during the program. Your alumni buddy will introduce you to their network and other alumni within Siemens Energy and encourage you to build a strong global network, which is one of the key factors of the Graduate Program.

What distinguishes a Siemens Energy Graduate Program (SEGP) participant from a Siemens Energy employee?

As a SEGP participant you considered an employee of Siemens Energy with an unlimited contract and all rights and responsibilities of a SE employee. In your first 2 years you are a graduate and go through 3 different assignments of 8 months each including one international assignment, participate in different development modules, trainings etc. and are part of a very intensive global network. You are also assigned a mentor who may offer shadowing days, as well as an alumni buddy who can share her/his experiences with the program.

What is the purpose of SEGP?

The three goals of the Siemens Energy Graduate Program are:

• Get business insights
• Be supported to unleash your Human Energy
• Be part of a global Network

Apply now to our Siemens Energy Graduate Program

Climate change is not waiting, neither should you! If you are passionate about shaping the energy of tomorrow, then the Siemens Energy Graduate Program is for you.

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