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As a technical specialist in hydrogeology, you will play a central role in the development of some of Sweden's most significant infrastructure projects. You will be part of an engaged specialist team where different technical areas collaborate to create sustainable and safe road and railway facilities. Here, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, influence working methods, and contribute to solutions that make a real difference for society.

Technical Specialist in Hydrogeology

Hydrogeology within the Swedish Transport Administration's construction projects involves investigating and understanding the hydrogeological conditions for the facility, as well as managing risks associated with groundwater impact and its consequences for the project and the surrounding environment.

As a specialist in hydrogeology, you will support and guide the projects throughout the entire process, with a particular focus on permits for water activities related to groundwater drainage. You will review and approve deliveries within hydrogeology based on quality, legal compliance, and regulatory requirements. Since groundwater issues often involve multiple disciplines, you will work closely with environmental, legal, geotechnical, rock engineering, and drainage teams.

An important part of the role is to contribute to the development of methodologies and strategies within hydrogeology, drive research and innovation issues, participate in agency collaboration, and share experiences between projects.

Key responsibilities:

• To be a technical leader and strategist within the projects assigned to you
• To participate in technical and program/project meetings
• To review and ensure the quality of suppliers' designs and reports
• To represent the Swedish Transport Administration before supervisory authorities in permit processes and control programs

At the Swedish Transport Administration, we work to conduct unbiased recruitment, and in line with this, our focus is directed towards candidates' skills and potential. The questions you will answer when submitting your application will therefore form the basis for our initial selection. Unless stated otherwise in the advertisement, we ask that you also attach your CV. We have stopped requesting personal letters as we do not include them as part of the selection material.

If you proceed in the recruitment process, you will be required to take web-based tests that will be sent out digitally shortly after the application deadline has passed. For candidates who then proceed to interviews, these will be conducted digitally via Skype and are intended to take place after the Christmas holiday. We will keep you informed continuously via your provided email.

We primarily use email (from the address: [email protected]) for sending out notifications and invitations. Please check your inbox and also your spam folder regularly during this time to ensure you receive all information from us! To avoid information regarding your application being classified as SPAM, you may want to add our email address: [email protected] to your email contacts. Would you like a flexible everyday life with the opportunity to work from home? In this role, you can work remotely up to two days a week.

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To succeed in this role, we see that you are good at communicating and can explain complex information in a pedagogical way. You can take on a trustworthy and advisory role, you can both start and finish tasks, and you are willing to make decisions. You have good collaboration skills and are adept at finding your role and responsibility within an organization. You possess strong analytical skills and have the ability to independently drive your work forward.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A master's degree in civil engineering, environmental and water technology, geoscience, or another relevant field
• Several years of relevant experience in hydrogeological work in construction projects
• Experience in hydrogeological risk management in construction projects
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written

It is advantageous if you have:

• Experience with hydrogeological issues in fractured rock
• Knowledge of contract and compensation forms
• Familiarity with regulations, standards, and practices within infrastructure
• Experience as a technical manager or equivalent
• Experience in groundwater modeling, such as Modflow
• Experience with GIS
• Experience in project management or driving technical issues
• Current experience with environmental assessments

The questions you will answer when submitting your application will form the basis for the first selection we make. Unless stated otherwise in the advertisement, we ask that you attach your CV. We have stopped requesting personal letters as we do not include them as part of the selection material. If you have protected personal information, you should contact the responsible manager for recruitment so that your application is handled according to special procedures. You will find the name and contact details of the manager in the advertisement.

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