Trainee Corporate Functions - Corp. Real Estate - Global Sustainability (m/f/x)

Deutsche Post; Bonn; On-site; EUR 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

DHL invites applications for a 18-month Trainee Corporate Functions International in Corporate Real Estate – Global Sustainability, based in Bonn, starting April 1, 2027. You will shape energy solutions for our buildings, manage projects end-to-end, and translate complex data into actionable insights.

The program blends sustainability, technology, and leadership, with phases across Germany and worldwide, culminating in a role continuation. English fluency and German competence are required.

Qualifications

• Ideal Master graduation in Engineering or related field before April 1, 2027.
• Up to 3 years of engineering experience (Energy, Automation, Electrical) with analytical focus.
• Experience in project management and electrical/energy design is a plus.
• Proficient with Excel and data processing; knowledge of Power BI and energy software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Shape innovative energy system concepts and develop sustainable solutions for buildings and sites.
• Drive projects from idea to implementation, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring delivery.
• Explain benefits to non-technical operational managers in clear terms.
• Analyze energy-related data to identify opportunities for efficiency and sustainability.

Skills

Fluent English

Good German

Data-driven decisions

Structured thinking

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel (incl. programming)

Power BI

MS Office

Energy System Design Software

Job description

OUR GRADUATE PROGRAM GROW OFFERS INTERESTING OPPORTUNITIES IN GERMANY, BONN, FROM APRIL 1st, 2027 FOR 18 MONTHS, AIMING TO KEEP YOU ON AFTER PROGRAM COMPLETION FOR

TRAINEE CORPORATE FUNCTIONS INTERNATIONAL IN CORPORATE REAL ESTATE – GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY (M/F/X)

Help shape the sustainable future of our buildings

Corporate Real Estate – Global Sustainability is looking for a passionate professional to help drive the sustainable decarbonization of our global real estate portfolio.

In this role, you will define the optimum sustainable building solutions for scalable deployment across our sites worldwide. You will develop solutions covering technologies such as photovoltaics, battery storage, EV charging infrastructure (AC & DC) and building management & automation systems, as well as other emerging innovative solutions.

By combining sustainability, technology and project leadership, you will help turn ambitious sustainability goals into tangible solutions – making our buildings and sites more energy-efficient, decarbonized resilient and future-ready.

Your tasks

• Shape innovative energy system concepts and develop sustainable, future-ready solutions for our buildings and sites
• Drive projects from idea to implementation, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring successful delivery
• Communicate the benefits of solutions in a manner that can easily be understood by non-technical operational managers
• Turn data into insights by analyzing and processing energy-related data to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and sustainability.

Your profile

• Ideally Master Graduation in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Renewable Energy Systems, Automation, Industrial Engineering, Building Technology Engineering, Sustainable Buildings before April 1st, 2027.
• First professional experience (up to 3 years) in Engineering (Energy, Automation, Electrical); Analytical experience.
• First experience in Project Management, Electrical/Energy Design of advantage
• Knowledge in Excel incl. programming, data processing, MS Office is a must; Power BI, Energy System Design Software is advantageous.
• Fluent English skills; good German skills.
• Very good communication skills, solution orientation, data-driven decision making, structured thinking, ownership mentality and growth learning mindset

Your benefits

• Appealing salary package: With us you will earn an annual salary of € 57.000 gross – including Christmas and vacation allowance as well as an annual bonus.
• Individual career development: After an induction week, you will dive into the world of logistics in three individual program phases in Germany and around the world.
• Training and support: We support you in your individual career development through integrated training, personal support and regular feedback.
• Network: Build up a valuable network in one of the leading mail and logistics service provider.
• Diverse opportunities: Work on varied and challenging projects that will enhance your professional development.

Your contact

For further questions please contact Steffi Koch, GROW Recruiting, [e-mail].

We are looking forward to your application.

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