Start Your International Career in Energy: The VIE Program at ENGIE
Looking to start your career abroad in energy? Discover the VIE program at ENGIE Supply & Energy Management: real missions, global destinations, and a powerful step into a sustainable future.
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- 05/06/2025
Living abroad, growing in a stimulating environment, contributing to the energy transition… What if your first job offered all of this in one?
At ENGIE Supply & Energy Management, we offer young European graduates the opportunity to launch their international careers through the VIE program (Volontariat International en Entreprise): a unique experience to make a real impact while discovering the energy industry from the inside.
What is the VIE program?
The VIE (Volontariat International en Entreprise) is a professional international contract available to European citizens between 18 and 28 years old. It allows you to work abroad for 6 to 24 months in a French company with full support and a secure status (monthly allowance, insurance, vacation days, etc.).
This program provides young professionals with a springboard to gain international experience, develop new skills and access future career opportunities.
Why choose ENGIE for your VIE in energy?
Joining ENGIE Supply & Energy Management as part of a VIE means contributing to a carbon-neutral world while evolving in a collaborative and multicultural environment.
Key facts:
- 40+ VIEs welcomed every year
- 10+ host countries including Brussels, Madrid, Singapore, Rome…
- A wide range of missions in:
- Energy trading
- Data & digital
- Risk & finance
- Renewable energy
- IT & systems
You’ll work on concrete and impactful projects, side-by-side with experts, and be empowered from day one.
Real missions, real impact: meet our VIEs
🎙️ Fanny Bloc’h – VIE Renewable Portfolio Analyst, Brussels
🎙️ Pierre-Antoine Viudès – VIE Risk Market Analyst, Madrid
What are the benefits of a VIE at ENGIE?
✔️ Gain technical and intercultural skills
✔️ Work in a dynamic international environment
✔️ Contribute to projects with real-world impact
✔️ Join a global network of young professionals
✔️ Grow personally and professionally in a purpose-driven company
✔️ Be part of the energy transition
What comes next?
For many, the VIE is just the beginning. It’s a powerful gateway to a long-term international career in energy. It builds confidence, sharpens your adaptability and prepares you to thrive in global teams.
As Pierre-Antoine puts it:
“When you’re young and looking to work abroad, the VIE is a golden opportunity.”
Join ENGIE and shape the future of energy
At ENGIE Supply & Energy Management, we believe in the power of young talents to lead change. Through the VIE program, you’ll get the chance to build your skills, explore new cultures, and contribute to a more sustainable energy world.
Ready to take off?
👉 Explore our VIE openings on the ENGIE Careers site