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Project Engineer - Railway

The Railway Unit located in Jönköping and Linköping is looking for an engaged project engineer who wants to contribute to making the unit the best within Investment at the Swedish Transport Administration. We believe in improving operations by focusing on our core mission - delivering projects on time, within budget, and with the right content. To achieve this, we have clear and measurable goals that create successful projects and a work environment that constantly challenges and develops.

As a project engineer, you are an important part of the project management team and support project managers in planning, administration, and follow-up of investment projects. You contribute to structure, continuity, and predictability in the projects. You are responsible for ensuring that projects adhere to schedules, budgets, and quality requirements. Additionally, you manage risks and collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to drive projects forward in an effective and structured manner.

Your responsibilities include, among others;

• Supporting project managers with planning, administration, and follow-up of time, cost, content, and resources
• Conducting ongoing financial follow-up and budget management
• Being responsible for risk management, quality control, as well as safety, environmental, and workplace issues
• Participating in procurements, project, and construction meetings
• Managing contract content and agreements for consultancy assignments and contracts
• Preparing documentation for monitoring contractors' deliveries
• Assisting with internal and external contacts within the project

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our processes by sharing experiences and providing improvement suggestions. We continuously work to strengthen our way of working and encourage innovative thinking. We offer support to develop in the role, for example through mentorship, training, and experience exchange with colleagues.

Do you wish to work partially remotely? In this position, there is an opportunity to work from home up to 40 percent of your working time.

Within Investment, we lead most of the Swedish Transport Administration's projects in reconstruction and new investments. We work with the whole - from planning and construction to finished road or railway. Always with a focus on smart solutions and effective project management. With us, you work with colleagues and various stakeholders, all with their knowledge and experience, to create sustainable transport solutions.

At the Swedish Transport Administration, we work to bring Sweden closer. We believe that a combination of different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives is the best foundation for building a workplace free from discrimination and an environment where everyone thrives and does their best. We believe in diversity where the common denominator is reliability, commitment, and courage. Because that is how we best represent our society.

To succeed in this role, you need to be structured and work according to clear processes, with a good ability to organize and plan your work so that you complete tasks within set deadlines. You have strong problem-solving skills and can adapt to the needs of the organization. You are used to working independently, take responsibility for your tasks, and ensure timely delivery of results. Since you will have extensive contact areas and reach out to several target groups, it is important that you can adapt your communication and convey messages clearly and sensitively.

We are looking for someone who has;

A university or college degree of at least 180 credits in construction and civil engineering, urban planning, or project management, or other technical education that we assess as equivalent

• Several years of relevant work experience in project work, e.g. project management, project planning, or project administration
• Very good knowledge of Swedish in both spoken and written form
• Driver's license for passenger car

It is advantageous if you have;

• Current and relevant work experience primarily in railways, alternatively in roads
• Experience in risk management, particularly working with action plans and risk analyses
• Experience in scheduling and forecast and financial management

The questions you will be asked when submitting your application will form the basis for the first selection we make. If nothing else is stated in the ad, we want you to attach your CV. We have stopped requesting a cover letter as we do not include it as part of the selection material.

In this recruitment, web-based tests are used as part of the selection process.

Interviews are scheduled to take place via Skype in week 9.

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