Are you an engineer with experience in high-voltage maintenance, looking for a role where you can contribute to strengthening Sweden's railway system? As a maintenance engineer at the Swedish Transport Administration, you will have the opportunity to drive technical maintenance and project design within the power supply for the railway in Mälardalen—a function of real societal significance with great development opportunities.
Maintenance Engineer for the Railway
Responsibilities
As a maintenance engineer, you will be responsible for:
• Supporting the project manager in ensuring that maintenance actions are carried out as planned
• Monitoring the condition of the infrastructure
• Serving as a central point of contact during faults and disturbances, providing knowledge and experience
• Participating in procurement processes
You will work in close collaboration with project managers, technical specialists, contractors, and other stakeholders.
We offer:
• An opportunity to work in a technically advanced environment with voltage levels of up to 130kV.
• A chance to contribute to ensuring that company transport and citizens reach their destinations.
• Professional development and career opportunities within the Swedish Transport Administration's infrastructure investments.
• The possibility of being part of a team with high trust and support: "We give you trust, challenge you when you are ready, and support you when you need it."
Additional Information
In this recruitment process, web-based tests will be used as part of the selection. We conduct interviews digitally via Skype. Would you like a flexible workday with the option to work from home? In this role, you can work remotely up to two days a week. Potential locations are Eskilstuna, Solna, Uppsala, and Västerås.
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The employment will undergo a security vetting without placement in a security classification. A satisfactory result in the security vetting is required for employment, which is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Security Protection Act (2018:585).
Qualifications
Personal Attributes
• You are committed and see the big picture—you contribute to the team and create trust through collaboration and communication.
• You are independent and proactive—you take responsibility, identify needs, and drive actions forward.
• You are structured and quality-conscious—you systematize work, follow up, and meet deadlines.
• You have strong analytical problem-solving skills—you analyze faults, identify causes, and implement improvements.
We are looking for someone who has:
• A high school education in electrical engineering or another relevant education combined with experience assessed as equivalent.
• Several years of current experience in maintenance of power supply systems, the energy sector, or process industry with high-voltage components.
• Good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish.
• A valid driver's license (category B) for passenger cars.
It is advantageous if you have:
• Experience working in railway facilities.
• Experience in systematic follow-up work against contract requirements.
• Knowledge of contract law.
• Experience as BAS-P / BAS-U.
Application
The questions you will need to answer when submitting your application will form the basis for the initial selection we make. Unless otherwise stated in the advertisement, we ask that you attach your CV. We have stopped requesting a cover letter as we do not include it as part of the selection material. If you have protected personal information, please contact the responsible manager for the recruitment so that your application can be handled according to special procedures. You can find the name and contact details of the manager in the advertisement.
Within the Maintenance operational area, we are responsible for delivering safe and accessible roads and railways. By managing, maintaining, and developing the existing and future road and railway system, we lay the foundation for business freight transport and millions of people's travel—every day, all year round. Competence development is a top priority for us, regardless of the role you have or where you are in your career. With us, you can make a difference!
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 denominators are reliability, engagement, and courage. Because that is how we best represent our society.