IT Graduate Program

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

RWE Group Start date:

September 2026

Salary:

starting at $86,000

Application deadline:

Friday, October 10, 2025

Are you looking to kickstart your career at a company where you can truly make an impact? Whether we’re delivering power to millions, trading in new markets around the globe, or driving the rapid growth of renewable energy, RWE is at the forefront of the industry. But we wouldn’t be there without world-class IT.

Your Responsibilities

Working in close partnership with leading technology companies, our IT functions drive efficiency and innovation across the entire business. From day one, you’ll gain experience and insights into various IT areas, while also learning how we design and manage our overall IT strategy.

The aim is for you to thrive and grow as an IT professional. Throughout the program, you’ll have the opportunity to work on real projects with real impact. You’ll get to understand our global business from the inside – contributing to meaningful projects in areas such as:

- Connectivity and Unified Communications – RWE’s center of excellence, integrator, and management unit for all IT communication technologies

- Group Cyber Security – managing security for the RWE Group worldwide

- IT Solutions (COTS and in-house) – managing and operating a portfolio of digital and application solutions

- IT Management & Strategy – developing and driving the IT & Digital Strategy and overseeing the execution of strategic initiatives

- Innovation and Digitalization – shaping the future beyond RWE’s current IT landscape

- IT Infrastructure – ensuring RWE’s IT systems are always available and running smoothly

- Embedded IT – dedicated IT expertise for our commercial business, such as energy trading, freight and logistics, commercial asset optimization, or sales and origination

- Market Data Solutions – providing the data backbone for decision-making, automated trading, and fundamental analysis within the energy trading industry

- High-impact IT projects such as “Lead in Data” or “Lead in Cloud”

Your profile

Are you passionate about IT, digital technologies, and innovative solutions? Committed to building a career in the energy industry? Ready to learn, grow, and take ownership from the very start? Then you could be exactly the kind of exceptional person we’re looking for. Relevant work experience is an advantage but not essential.

In addition to a strong interest in the energy industry and the readiness to explore our markets and business, you’ll need:

- A degree (BSc, MSc, or PhD) in IT or a related quantitative subject such as Mathematics, Engineering, or Economics with strong IT acumen

- Passion for IT and digital technologies

- A positive, team-oriented approach to work

- Motivation to take on new challenges

- A commercial and analytical mindset

- Adaptability and the ability to learn quickly

- Enthusiasm for developing your skills and exploring new opportunities

- Openness to travel and mobility across multiple locations

From here, you’ll have a community of support.

At RWE, we have the energy to be inclusive and believe diversity drives success. Reaching your full potential means being able to bring your whole self to work and being respected for the different opinions, strengths, and experiences you bring.

Our graduate programs have been designed to give you the chance to shape your own career path and personal development, with the support you need to succeed. You’ll be assigned a graduate buddy and a senior mentor within your field who can advise you on rotations and introduce you to key people within the business.

We also offer a wide range of development opportunities, including networking events where you’ll meet senior managers and board members. We are committed to developing our Early Careers cohort, encouraging their passion to grow, and helping to develop their skills with their future careers in mind. Our development journey is anchored around a strengths-based program designed specifically for graduates, giving you the chance to shape your own development and experience deeply personalized learning in immersive environments. All this is further complemented by instructor-led training.

And after the program? The only way is up! Most of our graduates continue their careers with us long after their programs have finished. The skills you gain will provide the perfect springboard for your future career.

You r benefits

We aim to promote a workplace that allows people to perform at their best. So, as well as ensuring you’re rewarded for your efforts, we also have a variety of initiatives in place to create a healthy workspace and support your well-being:

- Competitive salary starting at $86,000 with annual discretionary bonus

- 20 days of paid time off (PTO), plus public holidays, to support work-life balance

- Comprehensive health benefits, providing extensive health coverage

- Financial support and structured programs for international assignments to enhance global exposure

- International rotation opportunities in the UK, Germany, Singapore, and other locations, enhancing professional and cultural growth

- Access to mentorship and continuous learning opportunities

- Modern office and trading floor located in prime areas, equipped with the latest technology

- Open and diverse company culture, with active clubs and societies that promote collaboration and engagement

Apply before October 10, 2025 with just a few clicks:

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Please upload your resume and cover letter in English as one document. Should you progress through the interview process, you will be asked to share a copy of your transcript.

Find out more on rwe.com/graduates

Any further questions? Reach out to Julia Seelhöfer (julia.seelhoefer@rwe.com) or the Global Early Careers Team (rwestearlycareers@rwe.com).

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

About Us

RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world’s energy markets. With headquarters in Essen, Germany, the tight-knit around 2,200-strong team’s drawn from over 90 countries, and operates Europe’s largest and most advanced energy trading floor – trading a mix of electricity, gas, commodities and CO2 emission allowances. They commercially optimise our power plants’ dispatch and take care of the renewables electricity sales, too.

Tech-led and customer-focused, the teams agile mindset helps them respond and adapt intelligently to work that never stands still. Each day, there’s a chance to grow as you create the financial foundations to invest in our green future. From well-established graduate programmes to success-related recognition - you'll experience a culture energised by trust, passion and performance.