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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 join a dedicated specialist team where various 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.

Responsibilities

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

As a hydrogeology specialist, you will support and guide projects throughout the entire process, with a particular focus on permits for water activities related to groundwater drainage. You will review and approve hydrogeological deliverables based on quality, compliance with regulations, and statutory requirements. Since groundwater issues often involve multiple disciplines, you will work in close collaboration 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 cooperation with authorities, and share experiences between projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serving as a technical leader and strategist within the projects assigned to you
• Participating in technical and program/project meetings
• Reviewing and quality-assuring contractors' designs and reports
• Representing the Swedish Transport Administration towards supervisory authorities in permit processes and control programs

What we offer as an employer?

We are proud to be ranked as one of Sweden's most attractive employers and can offer you, among other things:

• Flexible work arrangements, including the opportunity to work remotely up to two days a week.
• Generous vacation days. From the year you turn 30, we offer 31 vacation days, and from the year you turn 40, we offer 34 vacation days.
• A 10% parental benefit supplement on top of the parental benefit paid by the Swedish Social Insurance Agency during parental leave.

Qualifications

Who are you?

To succeed in this role, we look for someone who is skilled in communication and can explain complex information in a pedagogical way. You can take on a trustworthy and advisory role, initiate and complete tasks, and dare to make decisions. You have good collaboration skills and are adept at finding your role and responsibility within an organization. You possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills and the ability to drive your work forward independently.

We are looking for someone who

• holds at least a Master's degree or Civil Engineer degree in civil engineering, environmental and water technology, or geoscience, or equivalent education and experience as assessed by the Swedish Transport Administration
• has extensive, current, and relevant work experience in hydrogeological work within construction or infrastructure projects
• has current and relevant work experience in hydrogeological risk management within construction or infrastructure projects
• has good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written
• has basic knowledge of English, both spoken and written

It is an asset if you

• have current and relevant work experience with hydrogeological issues in fractured rock
• have current and relevant experience working with various contract and compensation forms
• have current and relevant experience working with regulations, standards, and practices within infrastructure
• have current and relevant experience working as a technical manager in hydrogeology, or equivalent experience as assessed by the Swedish Transport Administration
• have current and relevant work experience in groundwater modeling using Modflow, or equivalent experience as assessed by the Swedish Transport Administration
• have current and relevant experience working with environmental assessments

Additional Information

In this recruitment process, you are required to attach your CV, as it forms the basis for the selection process.

Web-based tests may be used as part of the selection. We primarily use email (from the address: [email protected]) for sending out communications and invitations. Please check your inbox and spam/junk folder regularly during this period to ensure you receive all information from us! To avoid your application information being classified as spam, we recommend adding our email address: [email protected] to your email contacts.

The position is available in either Gothenburg or Trollhättan.

The first interviews will preliminarily be held via Skype during weeks 17-19.

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Application

The questions you answer when submitting your application will form the basis for our initial selection. Unless stated otherwise in the ad, we ask that you attach your CV. We have stopped requesting cover letters as they are not part of our selection material. If you have protected personal data, please contact the hiring manager so that your application can be handled according to special procedures. You will find the manager's name and contact details in the ad.

Within Investments, we lead most of the Swedish Transport Administration's projects regarding reconstruction and new investments. We work with the whole picture – from planning and construction to the finished road or railway. We always focus on smart solutions and efficient project management. With us, you will work with colleagues and various stakeholders, all with their own knowledge and experience, to create sustainable transport solutions.

At the Swedish Transport Administration, we work to bring Sweden closer together. 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, engagement, and courage. This is how we best represent our society.