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We make society work for people on the road, on rail, in the air, and on the sea.

That is why we need the best competence. Our mission is important and has a significant impact on daily life – for both individuals and companies. At Transportstyrelsen, we take responsibility, treat everyone with respect, and value diversity. As an employee, you contribute to a sustainable future.

Due to the prioritization of the railway sector, we need to strengthen our work and expand our operations. Do you want to contribute to the development of the railway of the future? Are you a newly graduated or experienced engineer with a technical background and an interest in railway technology? Then apply for this position as a Technical Investigator within Rail Traffic! Your placement can be at one of Transportstyrelsen's operational locations where the section is currently represented: Borlänge, Stockholm, or Gothenburg.

About the job

You will work in the Rail Traffic Technology section within the Road and Railway Department. The section is responsible for permit assessment, primarily the approval of infrastructure, vehicles, and signaling technology within rail traffic. This position involves the approval of signaling technology (such as the train protection system ERTMS and interlockings) or infrastructure (such as track, electricity, tunnels, and platforms). You will base your assessments on both Swedish and European regulations when evaluating and approving new or modified signaling installations or infrastructure. Working as an investigator with us involves conducting investigations and analyses of documentation where you must apply legislation in a correct and legally secure manner. The role may also include participation in various regulatory development projects at both national and international levels. This means you must be able to read, speak, and discuss in English. Travel within Sweden and Europe may be required for this position. We value your analytical skills, structured working method, and ability to take independent responsibility for your own development.

As an employee with us, you will join a positive climate where we collaborate and support each other in our tasks. You will be part of a work group consisting of several colleagues with similar responsibilities, where we constantly work to develop our operations. To thrive with us, we believe you are driven by curiosity and a desire to develop.

You are important to us

Do you enjoy working with others and want to develop in your professional role? With us, you can expect career development, a trust-based management style, and a sustainable working life. We are a secure employer that cares about your health, offering time for wellness activities during work hours, flexible working hours, a generous number of vacation days, and extra days off.

Read more about working with us (https://www.transportstyrelsen.se/sv/om-transportstyrelsen/jobba-hos-oss/)

You will

• Investigate and analyze documentation for incoming applications regarding new or modified signaling installations or infrastructure for railways, trams, and subways.
• Administratively handle multiple cases simultaneously, requiring planning, structure, and the ability to prioritize.
• Work both independently on your own investigations and in a group.
• Contribute to developing working methods and, together with colleagues, create processes that result in value for both the industry and Transportstyrelsen.

You must have

• A university or college education of at least 180 ECTS credits (120 Swedish credits) with a technical focus, or other education combined with work experience that we consider equivalent.
• Good ability to express yourself well in Swedish, both orally and in writing.
• Good ability to express yourself well in English, both orally and in writing.
• Good knowledge of the Office package.

It is an advantage if you also have

• Knowledge or experience of railway infrastructure or other rail technology.
• Knowledge or experience of signaling technology, especially ERTMS.
• Experience of analytical work, investigative work, or change management.
• Experience of developing regulations at a national or international level.
• Knowledge or experience of risk analysis methods or safety management.
• Knowledge or experience of legal applications of laws, ordinances, or other types of regulations.

We want you to

• Be self-reliant, meaning you take responsibility for your tasks. Structure your own approach and drive your process forward.
• Have good collaboration skills, meaning you work well with others. Relate to them in an attentive and smooth manner. Listen, communicate, and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Have good judgment, meaning you make correct trade-offs and priorities. Weigh complex information and various considerations, showing judgment in statements, actions, and decisions.
• Have a problem-solving analytical ability, meaning you work well with complex issues. Analyze and break down problems into their components and solve complicated problems.

Great importance is attached to personal suitability.

More information

The employment is permanent with placement at one of the authority's operational locations where the section is currently represented: Borlänge, Stockholm, or Gothenburg. Appointment according to agreement. We normally apply a probationary period. As an employee with us, there is an opportunity to work remotely up to three days a week.

If you have questions, you are welcome to contact Section Head Caroline Kinneryd at 010-49 555 84 or [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

ST, Anders Bodving, and Saco-S, Ingela Svensson, can be reached via our switchboard at 0771-503 503.

We do not want advertisers and staffing agencies to contact us.

Apply

Apply via our website and attach a complete CV and a cover letter marked with TSG 2026-3233.

We need your application no later than April 28, 2026.

If you have protected personal data, you should submit your application by post. Contact the recruiting manager for information on how to proceed. In your application documents, you need to describe how you meet the requested qualifications and merits related to the current recruitment. If you proceed in the hiring process, you must always present educational/certification documents and service certificates that verify the knowledge and experience relevant to the position.

Welcome to become our new colleague!

About Transportstyrelsen

Number of employees: Approx. 2000.
Operational locations: We have employees at 12 locations in the country. The largest part of the operations is in Borlänge, Norrköping, and Örebro. The headquarters is located in Norrköping.