Oskarshamns kommun - Logo

Job Advertisement: Engineer in Water and Sewage Networks

Oskarshamns kommun

21 days left
to apply for the job

Welcome to the land of islands and lakes!

Here in Oskarshamn, you can experience peace in warmth and safety, and find your energy in the proximity and community. We are proud to be the country's fourth richest municipality in islands, with over 6,000 islands in our archipelago and in our 500 lakes. Whether you are looking for relaxation or adventure, Oskarshamn has something to offer. With the sea as a backdrop and the scent of pine around the corner, it is easy to fall in love and settle down.

In Oskarshamn, you can grow and develop. With large employers in industry and technology, driven entrepreneurs, and small business owners, Oskarshamn offers a thriving business community and exciting opportunities. The proximity between countryside, city, sea, and forest provides all the conditions to live safely and comfortably, with time to pursue passions and dreams. Welcome to drop anchor in Oskarshamn municipality.

At the Technical Administration's Street Department, about 40 dedicated employees work. Together, we are responsible for streets and roads, parks and forests, landfills, parking lots, and public places as well as the water and sewage network. We also provide internal services to other administrations and are located at Södra Fabriksgatan 20 in Oskarshamn. Would you like to help shape the future – for ourselves and for generations to come? In Oskarshamn, sustainability is in focus from several perspectives; environmentally, economically, socially, and technically. Is this something you recognize, to contribute to building a sustainable society? Then this is a position for you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Technical Administration and the Street Department have many exciting challenges ahead, including sustainable urban development and increased renewal rate of the water and sewage network. In other words, we offer an exciting and interesting job where you will work with various issues within the Street Department. We work, among other things, according to the politically adopted water service plan as a basis for planning and prioritization.

Examples of tasks:

  • Renewal planning for the water and sewage network
  • Lead network projects from early investigations to implementation and handover to operations
  • Contact and dialogue with property owners, authorities, consultants, and contractors
  • Simple water and sewage design as well as review of drawings, documents, and technical solutions
  • Prepare decision-making documents, statements, technical opinions, and documentation
  • Be responsible for connection matters
  • Participate in the development of routines, working methods, and documentation

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone with a university degree in water and sewage/land or other education that the employer assesses as equivalent. If you also have education in project or construction management, we consider this an advantage. We place great importance on your experience working with CAD or similar, LOU, and contract law (AMA, MER).

It is also advantageous if you have experience leading and driving network projects. Experience with the water bank is also a plus. You have a strong commitment to water and sewage issues and as a person, you are responsible, structured, and have an open and positive way of communicating. You have the ability to create networks and take an active role in developing technology and working methods within the Technical Office.

We are looking for someone who wants to work in accordance with the Technical Office's guiding principles:

  • We provide service with quality
  • We work with continuous improvements
  • We work professionally with joy at work.

We place great importance on your curiosity and interest in solving road and water technical issues in a larger context and building a sustainable city that we can be proud of for generations to come. We also value personal qualities and how you can complement the existing work group.

A B driver's license is required. Ongoing recruitment may be applied, so welcome with your application today!

OTHER

To ensure the quality of the recruitment process and enable good communication with our applicants, we ask you to apply via the application link and not via email or paper format. We have a smoke-free working time. We offer a flexible wellness agreement. We decline offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this position. Please read more at https://oskarshamn.com/ (https://oskarshamn.com/)

Feel free to check out our lovely film about our city: https://youtu.be/_T9Cy0C-H_o (https://youtu.be/_T9Cy0C-H_o)

🖐 Was this job fit for someone?
Share

Other jobs in the same field

Maybe it’s time to broaden the search with these available jobs

Keyword / Occupation
Similar jobs
Latest posts
  • Public Opinion - Opinion Poll Situation Ipsos: Small Movements in January 2026
    Sat, 31 Jan 2026 - 19:35
  • Swedens Policy Rate - Policy rate remains at 1.75% – Riksbank signals stability
    Thu, 29 Jan 2026 - 14:02
  • National Debt - The National Debt – Sweden’s debt is rising but remains historically low
    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 - 09:59