Vacant job

As a Project Engineer on the Mälaren Line, you will contribute to a safe and stable railway system and the development of future railway maintenance. With your experience in railway technology, you will become a key cog in the project management team.

One of Trafikverket's current development initiatives is the establishment of its own development platforms, aimed at creating conditions for increased learning and more efficient maintenance. These platforms have different focus areas, and one of them is dedicated to corrective and preventive maintenance of the Mälaren Line (MB). As a Project Engineer, you will assist the Production Manager with all typical project management tasks, such as:

• Minutes taking and documentation
• Economic administration
• Forecasting
• Follow-up regarding time, cost, quality, safety, working environment, and environment

You will also be involved in analyzing and monitoring events in the infrastructure to provide a basis for decisions on measures and orders. The Production Manager, Project Engineer, maintenance engineers, contracted consultants, and contractors work together to deliver a safe and accessible railway infrastructure that meets society's needs for travel and transport on the Mälaren Line.

The position is located in Västerås.

To succeed in this role, you have strong problem-solving skills. You solve operational problems without losing sight of long-term strategies, and you perceive and analyze connections in the complex information environment surrounding the railway. You are proactive, identify what needs to be done, and act accordingly.

You have good communication skills and convey your message clearly. You are receptive and adapt your communication to the situation. You are a confident person with the courage to express your own opinions. It is important that you are collaborative, adaptable, and have an unpretentious attitude to find solutions that benefit all parties. You should also have an interest in technology and IT systems.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Current and relevant experience within railway maintenance and/or railway technology
• Current and relevant work experience in project administration
• A university or college education of at least 180 ECTS in a relevant field, or other educational background combined with experience that we assess as equivalent
• Fluency in spoken and written Swedish
• Very good knowledge of the Office package, especially Excel
• Driver's license for passenger car

It is an advantage if you have current experience and/or education in client responsibilities and contract law with knowledge of AB04 and ABT06.

Do you want a flexible daily life with the possibility to work from home? In this role, you can work remotely up to two days a week.

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

We are approaching holiday season, so we want to inform you that the recruitment process will have a longer application period. The last day to apply for this position is August 9. We look forward to receiving your application!

The questions you answer when submitting your application will form the basis for the initial selection. If nothing else is stated in the advertisement, please attach your CV. We have stopped requesting cover letters as they are not part of the selection material. If you have protected personal data, you should contact the responsible manager for the recruitment so that your application is handled according to special routines. You can find the manager's name and contact details in the advertisement.

Within the Maintenance business area, we are responsible for the delivery of safe and accessible roads and railways. By managing, maintaining, and developing the existing and future road and railway systems, we lay the foundation for business freight transport and the travel of millions of people – every day, all year round. Competence development is high on our agenda, regardless of your role or where you are in your career. With us, you make a difference!

At Trafikverket, we work to make 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, engagement, and courage. For this is how we best represent our society.